Location & Surroundings
Chilanda is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,050 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukulu, 38 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 570 km to the east. The nearest airport is Zambezi Airport, 55 km away.
Also known as: Chilande
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° 2' 0" S, 23° 10' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1050 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:50
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Chilanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chilanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 35.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 W/m2.
Temperature
35.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 35.5 | 1.8 | 108 | 20 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 3.1 | 170 | 37 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 88.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 4.6 | 113 | 53 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 4.3 | 110 | 58 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 53.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.1 | 3.0 | 174 | 15 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 892.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.7 | 166 | 24 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 363.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 4.0 | 125 | 34 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 5.1 | 91 | 45 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 56.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.3 | 1.8 | 147 | 12 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 900.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.7 | 169 | 20 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 361.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 2.5 | 153 | 28 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 4.3 | 95 | 31 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.9 | 1.6 | 157 | 13 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 867.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chilanda?
Now 35.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 35.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 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 Chilanda today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Chilanda?
Local time is 20:50. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chilanda?
Chilanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chilanda?
DEM 1,050 m.
Where is Chilanda located?
It is at -14.03333, 23.16667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chilanda in?
It is in Zambia.