Location & Surroundings
Batuke is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,016 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mongu, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 555 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mongu Airport, 7 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
15° 16' 0" S, 23° 6' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1016 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 02:08
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Batuke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Batuke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 37.8 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
4.4 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 32.9 | 4.4 | 50 | 29 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 6.6 | 10 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 78 | 261.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 0.5 | 24 | 76 | 1,014.2 | 0.04 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.9 | 23 | 47 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 72.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.8 | 2.2 | 11 | 16 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 853.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 1.7 | 320 | 25 | 1,008.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 95 | 206.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.1 | 40 | 29 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 3.6 | 350 | 32 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 64.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 38.5 | 1.4 | 17 | 14 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 839.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.5 | 2.4 | 241 | 21 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 327.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 351 | 30 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 3.0 | 335 | 29 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 74.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 41.0 | 2.5 | 38 | 10 | 1,003.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 907.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Batuke?
Now 32.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 37.8 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 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 Batuke today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Batuke?
Local time is 02:08. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Batuke?
Batuke is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Batuke?
DEM 1,016 m.
Where is Batuke located?
It is at -15.26667, 23.10000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Batuke in?
It is in Zambia.