Location & Surroundings
Chikwawe is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 661 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 63 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 490 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 32 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° 14' 0" S, 32° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 661 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 03:17
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Chikwawe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikwawe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 821 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 24.1 | 2.6 | 114 | 46 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 2.0 | 104 | 57 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 2.4 | 129 | 41 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 4.9 | 111 | 22 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 821.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 3.9 | 105 | 37 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 194.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 114 | 53 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 2.4 | 124 | 34 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.3 | 2.7 | 128 | 12 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 902.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.7 | 4.6 | 137 | 21 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 260.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 129 | 36 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 2.9 | 110 | 30 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.5 | 2.6 | 166 | 14 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 903.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.1 | 4.0 | 111 | 23 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 237.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikwawe?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 821 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 Chikwawe today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chikwawe?
Local time is 03:17. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikwawe?
Chikwawe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikwawe?
DEM 661 m.
Where is Chikwawe located?
It is at -13.23333, 32.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikwawe in?
It is in Zambia.