Mpongwe weather in March
In March, Mpongwe sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 159 mm of rain across 20.6 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in March, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Mpongwe's 9th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mpongwe's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 159 mm
- 20.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:14 AM – 6:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.3 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Mpongwe is city in Zambia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical March day in Mpongwe reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 18 |
| 2 | 27 | 18 |
| 3 | 27 | 18 |
| 4 | 27 | 18 |
| 5 | 27 | 18 |
| 6 | 27 | 18 |
| 7 | 27 | 18 |
| 8 | 27 | 18 |
| 9 | 27 | 18 |
| 10 | 27 | 18 |
| 11 | 27 | 18 |
| 12 | 27 | 18 |
| 13 | 27 | 18 |
| 14 | 27 | 18 |
| 15 | 27 | 18 |
| 16 | 27 | 18 |
| 17 | 27 | 18 |
| 18 | 27 | 18 |
| 19 | 27 | 18 |
| 20 | 27 | 18 |
| 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 22 | 27 | 18 |
| 23 | 27 | 17 |
| 24 | 27 | 17 |
| 25 | 27 | 17 |
| 26 | 27 | 17 |
| 27 | 27 | 17 |
| 28 | 27 | 17 |
| 29 | 27 | 17 |
| 30 | 27 | 17 |
| 31 | 27 | 17 |
How March really feels in Mpongwe
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Mpongwe weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 6th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 18° | 284 | 27.5 | 12.7 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 26° / 18° | 230 | 23.8 | 12.4 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 27° / 18° | 159 | 20.6 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 27° / 16° | 31 | 5.8 | 11.7 | 7.2 |
| May | 26° / 14° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.4 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 25° / 12° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 24° / 12° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 9.3 |
| Aug | 27° / 14° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 8.4 |
| Sep | 31° / 17° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 32° / 19° | 14 | 3.1 | 12.3 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 30° / 19° | 107 | 15.1 | 12.6 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 27° / 18° | 246 | 26.3 | 12.8 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 69%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 81 |
| 2 | 20 | 80 |
| 3 | 20 | 80 |
| 4 | 20 | 80 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 23 | 77 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 24 | 76 |
| 10 | 25 | 75 |
| 11 | 26 | 74 |
| 12 | 26 | 74 |
| 13 | 28 | 72 |
| 14 | 28 | 72 |
| 15 | 29 | 71 |
| 16 | 30 | 70 |
| 17 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 31 | 69 |
| 19 | 31 | 69 |
| 20 | 33 | 67 |
| 21 | 34 | 66 |
| 22 | 36 | 64 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 43 | 57 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Mpongwe gets around 159 mm of rain over 20.6 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 66% and peaks near 83% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 |
| 2 | 82 |
| 3 | 81 |
| 4 | 80 |
| 5 | 78 |
| 6 | 77 |
| 7 | 76 |
| 8 | 74 |
| 9 | 73 |
| 10 | 71 |
| 11 | 70 |
| 12 | 69 |
| 13 | 68 |
| 14 | 67 |
| 15 | 66 |
| 16 | 66 |
| 17 | 65 |
| 18 | 64 |
| 19 | 64 |
| 20 | 63 |
| 21 | 62 |
| 22 | 61 |
| 23 | 59 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 25 | 57 |
| 26 | 55 |
| 27 | 53 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 50 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 46 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the humid band about 47% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 44% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Muggy (%) | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 60 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 60 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 59 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 58 |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 56 |
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 55 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 54 |
| 8 | 0 | 5 | 43 | 52 |
| 9 | 0 | 5 | 44 | 51 |
| 10 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 50 |
| 11 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 48 |
| 12 | 0 | 6 | 47 | 47 |
| 13 | 0 | 6 | 48 | 46 |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | 49 | 45 |
| 15 | 0 | 7 | 49 | 44 |
| 16 | 0 | 7 | 50 | 43 |
| 17 | 0 | 7 | 51 | 42 |
| 18 | 1 | 8 | 50 | 41 |
| 19 | 1 | 8 | 50 | 41 |
| 20 | 1 | 9 | 50 | 40 |
| 21 | 1 | 9 | 51 | 39 |
| 22 | 1 | 10 | 51 | 38 |
| 23 | 1 | 11 | 51 | 37 |
| 24 | 2 | 12 | 50 | 36 |
| 25 | 2 | 13 | 50 | 35 |
| 26 | 2 | 14 | 51 | 33 |
| 27 | 3 | 15 | 50 | 32 |
| 28 | 3 | 17 | 50 | 30 |
| 29 | 3 | 18 | 51 | 28 |
| 30 | 4 | 19 | 51 | 26 |
| 31 | 4 | 21 | 51 | 24 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:12 AM to 6:15 AM, and sunset from 6:29 PM to 6:09 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:29 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:29 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:28 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:27 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:26 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:25 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:24 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:14 | 6:24 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:14 | 6:23 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:22 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:22 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:21 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:21 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:19 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:18 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:18 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:17 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:16 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:16 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:14 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:14 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:13 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:12 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:11 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:11 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:10 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:09 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.3 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.03 kWh/m² to a high of 6.97 kWh/m² in October across the year — March's 5.3 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Mpongwe
In March, Mpongwe sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Mpongwe's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Mpongwe?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Mpongwe for sightseeing.
What to pack for Mpongwe in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Mpongwe sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 18°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
UV index in Mpongwe in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mpongwe peaks around January 22 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Mpongwe in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mpongwe is worst in August — around 46 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 4.4× the cleanest month (May, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 31 | 46 | 37 | 24 | 17 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 46 | Poor |
| Sep | 37 | Poor |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Mpongwe?
Mpongwe sits at 13.5°S, 28.2°E, 1,195 m above sea level, in Zambia. The nearest listed city is Luanshya, 50 km away.
Topography around Mpongwe
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mpongwe.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mpongwe has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 50 m around an average of 1,193 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 207 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 320 m.
The land around Mpongwe is covered by cropland (45%) and grassland (31%) within 3 km, grassland (34%), trees (31%) and cropland (28%) within 16 km, and trees (49%) and grassland (25%) within 80 km.
Zambia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 30% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,318
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 5.2
- per 100k, 2015
- Road deaths
- 20.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 573
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Mpongwe (-13.5091°, 28.155°, elevation 1,195 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).