Location & Surroundings
Chikuni is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,086 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 37 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 545 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chipata, 36 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
13° 23' 13" S, 32° 52' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1086 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 803 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:42
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chikuni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikuni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 22.2 | 3.8 | 126 | 53 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 4.8 | 109 | 49 | 1,018.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 93 | 48.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 4.6 | 122 | 36 | 1,012.9 | 0.12 / 0.14 | 96 | 571.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 3.8 | 120 | 52 | 1,017.5 | 0.34 / 0.47 | 43 | 70.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 3.0 | 113 | 65 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 4.9 | 115 | 46 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 3.8 | 111 | 36 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 530.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 3.1 | 87 | 49 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 122.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.3 | 3.0 | 129 | 62 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 4.6 | 117 | 40 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 98.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 4.1 | 120 | 17 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 911.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 3.1 | 120 | 29 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 253.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 4.1 | 133 | 36 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikuni?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Chikuni today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Chikuni?
Local time is 09:42. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikuni?
Chikuni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikuni?
DEM 1,086 m.
Where is Chikuni located?
It is at -13.38703, 32.88306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikuni in?
It is in Zambia.