Location & Surroundings
Chikwanda is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,038 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katete, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 430 km to the west. The nearest airport is Chipata, 87 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° 6' 38" S, 32° 2' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1038 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 205 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:43
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chikwanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikwanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 35.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 911 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,013.1 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 | 31.1 | 3.6 | 148 | 20 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 5.0 | 141 | 25 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 266.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 3.8 | 133 | 38 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 3.1 | 102 | 34 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.5 | 1.1 | 124 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 911.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 3.9 | 123 | 21 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 254.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.9 | 119 | 40 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 4.1 | 58 | 37 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 38.3 | 0.7 | 62 | 14 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 905.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 3.7 | 101 | 23 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 202.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 109 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 4.7 | 42 | 32 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.7 | 2.0 | 115 | 14 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 814.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikwanda?
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 35.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 911 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 Chikwanda today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chikwanda?
Local time is 20:43. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikwanda?
Chikwanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikwanda?
DEM 1,038 m.
Where is Chikwanda located?
It is at -14.11060, 32.03576 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikwanda in?
It is in Zambia.