Location & Surroundings
Chikuni is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,173 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 630 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 70 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
12° 25' 0" S, 33° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1173 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 222 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:33
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 25 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 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 30.5 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 965 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SE (113 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 19.4 | 2.8 | 113 | 53 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 6.4 | 98 | 40 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 5.7 | 95 | 22 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 964.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 3.2 | 112 | 41 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 260.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 2.6 | 118 | 47 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 6.0 | 98 | 45 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 6.4 | 116 | 22 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 962.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 3.7 | 113 | 41 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 244.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 5.0 | 76 | 47 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 3.5 | 80 | 36 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 128.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.8 | 4.6 | 141 | 17 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 967.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 4.0 | 88 | 32 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 260.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 3.9 | 81 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikuni?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 30.5 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 965 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 05:19 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Chikuni?
Local time is 12:33. 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 1,173 m.
Where is Chikuni located?
It is at -12.41667, 33.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikuni in?
It is in Zambia.