Location & Surroundings
Chikankala is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,033 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 38 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 155 km away.
Also known as: Chikankhala · Chinkankala
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° 33' 16" S, 31° 27' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1033 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 05:37
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chikankala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikankala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 31.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 832 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
3.9 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,016.7 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 | 23.1 | 3.9 | 137 | 38 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 3.6 | 114 | 54 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 4.0 | 100 | 47 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 3.8 | 111 | 22 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 831.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 4.9 | 119 | 40 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 223.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 2.6 | 99 | 50 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 4.0 | 98 | 38 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 3.8 | 95 | 19 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 867.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.2 | 4.3 | 132 | 30 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 262.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 4.4 | 99 | 34 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 4.2 | 92 | 30 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 78.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.4 | 3.4 | 103 | 13 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 880.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 4.7 | 120 | 25 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 267.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikankala?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 31.5 C, max wind 4.9 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 Chikankala today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Chikankala?
Local time is 05:37. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikankala?
Chikankala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikankala?
DEM 1,033 m.
Where is Chikankala located?
It is at -14.55450, 31.45501 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikankala in?
It is in Zambia.