Location & Surroundings
Amos is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 966 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 21 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 345 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 145 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 26' 0" S, 31° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 966 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:47
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Amos
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amos, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 36.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 W/m2.
Temperature
34.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 34.7 | 1.1 | 77 | 18 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 4.0 | 154 | 34 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 268.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 2.4 | 121 | 47 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 4.0 | 56 | 37 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 89.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.8 | 1.1 | 311 | 16 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 891.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 4.8 | 139 | 30 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 175.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 100 | 38 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 4.1 | 62 | 33 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 52.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.4 | 1.9 | 113 | 14 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 814.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 4.3 | 116 | 23 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 151.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 3.4 | 94 | 37 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 5.3 | 101 | 42 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 90.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.7 | 4.5 | 113 | 22 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 867.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amos?
Now 34.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 36.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Amos today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Amos?
Local time is 21:47. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Amos?
Amos is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Amos?
DEM 966 m.
Where is Amos located?
It is at -14.43333, 31.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amos in?
It is in Zambia.