Location & Surroundings
Changata is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,040 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 34 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 540 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chipata, 32 km away.
Also known as: Changeta
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
13° 24' 0" S, 32° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1040 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 287 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:57
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Changata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Changata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 27.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
1.28 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 | 25.6 | 2.7 | 104 | 38 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 3.8 | 126 | 52 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 4.7 | 103 | 45 | 1,017.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 87 | 77.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 3.5 | 100 | 36 | 1,012.6 | 0.38 / 0.40 | 84 | 581.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 4.1 | 132 | 69 | 1,018.2 | 0.87 / 1.28 | 79 | 66.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 2.8 | 118 | 71 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 5.1 | 113 | 47 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 3.6 | 122 | 33 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 572.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 3.4 | 79 | 48 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 168.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 2.6 | 129 | 61 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 4.3 | 103 | 44 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 97.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.3 | 4.3 | 126 | 17 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 912.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.5 | 3.3 | 113 | 28 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 256.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Changata?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 27.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Changata today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Changata?
Local time is 06:57. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Changata?
Changata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Changata?
DEM 1,040 m.
Where is Changata located?
It is at -13.40000, 32.85000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Changata in?
It is in Zambia.