Location & Surroundings
Chikope is a settlement in Muchinga, Zambia, at 1,246 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chinsali, 69 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 635 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kasama, about 155 km away.
Also known as: Chikopiya
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
11° 9' 0" S, 32° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1246 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 01:43
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chikope
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikope, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 21.8 | 2.4 | 136 | 54 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.7 | 158 | 72 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 3.6 | 143 | 53 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 93.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.9 | 4.1 | 147 | 23 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 907.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 4.7 | 111 | 44 | 1,015.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 39 | 260.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 2.4 | 154 | 62 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 3.8 | 132 | 44 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.6 | 3.7 | 136 | 22 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 863.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 3.3 | 98 | 37 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 171.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 1.8 | 171 | 67 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 3.1 | 122 | 47 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 96.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.8 | 3.8 | 129 | 18 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 916.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.2 | 2.7 | 77 | 29 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 209.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikope?
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 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 Chikope today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chikope?
Local time is 01:43. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikope?
Chikope is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikope?
DEM 1,246 m.
Where is Chikope located?
It is at -11.15000, 32.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikope in?
It is in Zambia.