Location & Surroundings
Chienga is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,082 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sesheke, about 105 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 420 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sesheke Airport, about 105 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
16° 32' 0" S, 24° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1082 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 05:59
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chienga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chienga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 832 W/m2.
Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 27.0 | 1.6 | 111 | 29 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 2.6 | 65 | 41 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 4.4 | 69 | 42 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 50.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 3.9 | 129 | 17 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 831.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 3.1 | 142 | 23 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 305.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 2.2 | 75 | 33 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 5.0 | 96 | 28 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 53.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.1 | 4.7 | 108 | 13 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 863.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.8 | 3.5 | 121 | 19 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 332.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 2.4 | 56 | 30 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 5.8 | 75 | 28 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 54.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.1 | 4.6 | 98 | 11 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 874.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.4 | 2.6 | 66 | 19 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 338.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chienga?
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 832 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 Chienga today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chienga?
Local time is 05:59. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chienga?
Chienga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chienga?
DEM 1,082 m.
Where is Chienga located?
It is at -16.53333, 24.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chienga in?
It is in Zambia.