Location & Surroundings
Chikanda is a settlement in Central Province, Zambia, at 1,126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusaka West, 70 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is 88 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabwe, 80 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° 46' 0" S, 27° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1126 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:07
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chikanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 32.7 | 3.2 | 128 | 27 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 3.4 | 128 | 39 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 295.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 6 | 58 | 1,014.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 4.2 | 83 | 42 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.6 | 3.6 | 130 | 19 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 842.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 3.2 | 116 | 31 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 237.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 2.1 | 54 | 41 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 3.7 | 60 | 27 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.6 | 3.1 | 129 | 11 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 968.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 2.8 | 132 | 20 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 329.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 2.2 | 91 | 29 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 4.6 | 54 | 22 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 105.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 38.5 | 2.6 | 141 | 9 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 971.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikanda?
Now 32.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 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 05:32 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in Chikanda?
Local time is 23:07. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikanda?
Chikanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikanda?
DEM 1,126 m.
Where is Chikanda located?
It is at -14.76667, 27.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikanda in?
It is in Zambia.