Location & Surroundings
Chikwekwe is a settlement in Muchinga, Zambia, at 1,343 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chinsali, 66 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 625 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kasama, about 145 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
11° 8' 10" S, 32° 3' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1343 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 211 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:23
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chikwekwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikwekwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 30.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
56 %
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 | 30.2 | 3.7 | 156 | 26 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 4.2 | 99 | 46 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 214.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 3.1 | 141 | 66 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 5.0 | 132 | 46 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 95.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.3 | 3.8 | 137 | 22 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 870.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 117 | 32 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 170.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 1.6 | 137 | 60 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 3.6 | 107 | 46 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.2 | 3.6 | 120 | 20 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 845.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.6 | 106 | 30 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 186.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 0.2 | 109 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 83 | 41 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 81.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.4 | 3.9 | 130 | 16 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 835.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikwekwe?
Now 30.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 30.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 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 Chikwekwe today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chikwekwe?
Local time is 20:23. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikwekwe?
Chikwekwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikwekwe?
DEM 1,343 m.
Where is Chikwekwe located?
It is at -11.13618, 32.05414 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikwekwe in?
It is in Zambia.