Location & Surroundings
Chikana is a settlement in Central Province, Zambia, at 1,146 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mumbwa, 65 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is 96 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabwe, 97 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
14° 48' 36" S, 27° 38' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1146 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 31 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:18
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chikana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.8 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
4.3 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 31.8 | 4.3 | 93 | 16 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.2 | 119 | 29 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 303.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 4.4 | 82 | 41 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 6.6 | 76 | 41 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 62.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 3.3 | 98 | 18 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 854.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 6.3 | 96 | 32 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 160.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 4.8 | 75 | 45 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 5.7 | 73 | 43 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 62.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.7 | 3.4 | 100 | 23 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 774.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 71 | 34 | 1,013.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 90 | 156.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 2.6 | 123 | 48 | 1,014.9 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.9 | 103 | 41 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 45.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.3 | 3.5 | 109 | 23 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 526.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikana?
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.8 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 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 Chikana today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Chikana?
Local time is 20:18. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikana?
Chikana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikana?
DEM 1,146 m.
Where is Chikana located?
It is at -14.80990, 27.64344 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikana in?
It is in Zambia.