Location & Surroundings
Banda is a forest(s) in Western Province, Zambia, at 987 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasane, 96 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 390 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sesheke Airport, 94 km away.
Overview
Banda is forest in Zambia.
It is located in Western Province, Zambia.
The elevation is around 987 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Located in Western Province
- Type forest(s) (FRST)
- an area dominated by tree vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 57' 0" S, 25° 0' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 987 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:04
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Weather in Banda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 29.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 18.4 | 3.3 | 66 | 56 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 2.6 | 130 | 19 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 898.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 186 | 26 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 314.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 1.8 | 47 | 52 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 4.6 | 52 | 37 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 62.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.6 | 2.8 | 64 | 14 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 889.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 2.0 | 91 | 23 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 277.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 3.6 | 61 | 48 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.9 | 2.9 | 89 | 55 | 1,013.0 | 1.98 / 1.98 | 86 | 42.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.6 | 2.5 | 29 | 25 | 1,004.0 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 77 | 625.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 4.8 | 112 | 51 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 173.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 2.8 | 90 | 72 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 4.7 | 41 | 67 | 1,012.7 | 0.38 / 0.42 | 5 | 62.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banda?
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 29.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 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 Banda today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Banda?
Local time is 18:04. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Banda?
Banda is a forest(s).
What is the elevation of Banda?
DEM 987 m.
Where is Banda located?
It is at -16.95000, 25.00000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banda in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry