Location & Surroundings
Chikusu is a grassland in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 996 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 6 km to the east. The national capital Lusaka is about 345 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 130 km away.
Basic Data
- Type grassland (GRSLD)
- an area dominated by grass vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 14' 0" S, 31° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 996 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:32
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other grasslands nearby
Weather in Chikusu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikusu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 35.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.9 | 100 | 53 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.4 | 79 | 65 | 1,014.0 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 100 | 221.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 113 | 68 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 3.1 | 76 | 50 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 88.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.4 | 1.6 | 9 | 22 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 871.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 2.4 | 128 | 41 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 192.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikusu?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 35.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 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 Chikusu today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Chikusu?
Local time is 19:32. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikusu?
Chikusu is a grassland.
What is the elevation of Chikusu?
DEM 996 m.
Where is Chikusu located?
It is at -14.23333, 31.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikusu in?
It is in Zambia.