Location & Surroundings
Chikwanda is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 631 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 69 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 480 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 23 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° 15' 0" S, 32° 9' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 631 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:41
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 28 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 30.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 39.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 948 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 30.3 | 1.5 | 66 | 33 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 39.2 | 2.2 | 263 | 13 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 948.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 1.8 | 94 | 19 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 270.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 1.0 | 113 | 38 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 2.3 | 56 | 26 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 115.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 41.6 | 3.1 | 270 | 9 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 951.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.8 | 2.8 | 86 | 17 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 270.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 1.1 | 48 | 30 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.9 | 0.7 | 77 | 21 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 42.9 | 1.2 | 283 | 10 | 1,002.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 947.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.7 | 3.1 | 86 | 16 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 189.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 0.7 | 59 | 32 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.2 | 2.6 | 20 | 22 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikwanda?
Now 30.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 39.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 948 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 05:22 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Chikwanda?
Local time is 16:41. 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 631 m.
Where is Chikwanda located?
It is at -13.25000, 32.15000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikwanda in?
It is in Zambia.