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Location & Surroundings

Chavuma is a town in North-Western, Zambia with 18,902 inhabitants, at 1,101 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zambezi, 70 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 660 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Zambezi Airport, 70 km away.

Overview

Chavuma is city.

It is located in Northwestern Province, Zambia.

The population is about 4,652 (2010).

The elevation is around 1,084 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Zambia
  • Located in Northwestern Province
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    13° 4' 0" S, 22° 41' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1101 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lusaka
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 18,902
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
  • Phone Prefix +260

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Weather in Chavuma

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chavuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 884 W/m2.

Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,009.6 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 32.4 2.7 96 25 1,009.6 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 25.6 1.7 182 36 1,012.0 0.02 / 0.02 6 151.9 n/a
12h 22.3 3.4 112 44 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 24 0.0 n/a
18h 22.2 4.3 116 54 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 51.1 n/a
Tomorrow 34.0 3.0 176 16 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 883.8 n/a
30h 24.8 2.8 171 22 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 367.0 n/a
36h 19.3 2.7 138 32 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
42h 21.2 5.5 97 43 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 3 54.4 n/a
Saturday 35.5 2.0 166 14 1,008.3 0.00 / 0.00 3 895.2 n/a
54h 25.8 2.5 174 22 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 1 365.5 n/a
60h 20.7 2.5 113 28 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 91 0.0 n/a
66h 23.7 4.3 104 29 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 52 31.2 n/a
Sunday 38.7 0.6 257 12 1,006.2 0.00 / 0.00 35 880.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chavuma?
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 884 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 Chavuma today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Chavuma?
Local time is 00:33. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chavuma?
Chavuma is a populated place.
How many people live in Chavuma?
Population about 18,902.
What is the elevation of Chavuma?
DEM 1,101 m.
Where is Chavuma located?
It is at -13.06667, 22.68333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chavuma in?
It is in Zambia.

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Last updated 2024-12-02
geonames https://www.geonames.org/920470
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