Location & Surroundings
Chikuleni is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,045 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinda, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 405 km to the west. The nearest airport is Chipata, about 120 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° 23' 51" S, 31° 54' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1045 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 427 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:28
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chikuleni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikuleni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
53 %
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 | 25.4 | 3.1 | 112 | 53 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 130 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 3.3 | 97 | 50 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 103.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.2 | 3.8 | 131 | 20 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 919.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 3.9 | 142 | 36 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 256.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 3.1 | 126 | 53 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 4.5 | 117 | 54 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 85.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.7 | 4.6 | 133 | 26 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 875.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 4.3 | 125 | 59 | 1,015.2 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 44 | 138.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 4.5 | 132 | 72 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 4.3 | 118 | 61 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 96.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 4.5 | 132 | 28 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 884.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 4.6 | 145 | 54 | 1,015.1 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 123.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikuleni?
Now 25.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 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 Chikuleni today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Chikuleni?
Local time is 05:28. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikuleni?
Chikuleni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikuleni?
DEM 1,045 m.
Where is Chikuleni located?
It is at -14.39759, 31.91351 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikuleni in?
It is in Zambia.