Location & Surroundings
Chilenga is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,024 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 12 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 515 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chipata, 6 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° 31' 27" S, 32° 38' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1024 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 566 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:25
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chilenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chilenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 846 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 26.9 | 3.3 | 116 | 37 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 3.0 | 131 | 57 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 4.8 | 106 | 43 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 108.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.5 | 4.9 | 99 | 25 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 846.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.3 | 128 | 37 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 104.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 3.8 | 127 | 47 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 6.3 | 97 | 43 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 112.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 4.8 | 89 | 23 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 859.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.4 | 3.2 | 118 | 33 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 138.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 4.0 | 134 | 48 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 6.4 | 99 | 39 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 108.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.5 | 3.9 | 101 | 22 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 886.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.8 | 4.1 | 96 | 39 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 151.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chilenga?
Now 26.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 846 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 Chilenga today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Chilenga?
Local time is 06:25. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chilenga?
Chilenga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chilenga?
DEM 1,024 m.
Where is Chilenga located?
It is at -13.52422, 32.64813 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chilenga in?
It is in Zambia.