Location & Surroundings
Chikanda is a stream in Central Province, Zambia, at 1,292 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mkushi, 51 km to the east. The national capital Lusaka is about 220 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ndola Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Chikando
Overview
Chikanda is river in Central Province, Zambia - Geonames ID = 919937.
It is located in Central Province, Zambia.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Located in Central Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 31' 0" S, 28° 56' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1292 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 24 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:05
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chikanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 37.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
37.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,004.8 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 37.8 | 2.1 | 128 | 11 | 1,004.8 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 3.6 | 120 | 23 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 259.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 347 | 37 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 2.9 | 26 | 28 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 95.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 2.9 | 360 | 23 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 606.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.2 | 135 | 47 | 1,011.5 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 57 | 162.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 2.1 | 77 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.78 / 1.16 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 3.8 | 104 | 56 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 68.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.5 | 3.4 | 136 | 23 | 1,007.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 713.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 42 | 45 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 93 | 94.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 1.7 | 92 | 52 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 3.9 | 84 | 30 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 94.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.3 | 3.9 | 142 | 13 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 868.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikanda?
Now 37.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 37.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Chikanda today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Chikanda?
Local time is 22:05. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikanda?
Chikanda is a stream.
What is the elevation of Chikanda?
DEM 1,292 m.
Where is Chikanda located?
It is at -13.51667, 28.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikanda in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry