Location & Surroundings
Chaila is a settlement in Muchinga, Zambia, at 1,662 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumphi, 63 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 785 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chelinda Airport, 29 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
10° 33' 0" S, 33° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1662 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:30
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Chaila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chaila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.9 | 1.6 | 53 | 49 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.1 | 30 | 36 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 106.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 3.8 | 105 | 33 | 1,010.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 613.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 79 | 34 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 95.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 2.5 | 61 | 54 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 43 | 34 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 102.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 2.4 | 63 | 32 | 1,012.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 98 | 533.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.6 | 84 | 36 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 70.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.2 | 3.0 | 66 | 48 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.1 | 54 | 37 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 110.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 2.9 | 35 | 24 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 702.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 2.7 | 93 | 40 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 57.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.6 | 1.9 | 69 | 60 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chaila?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 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 Chaila today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Chaila?
Local time is 08:30. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chaila?
Chaila is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chaila?
DEM 1,662 m.
Where is Chaila located?
It is at -10.55000, 33.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chaila in?
It is in Zambia.