Location & Surroundings
Chilenga is a mission in North-Western, Zambia, at 1,070 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zambezi, less than 2 km away. The national capital Lusaka is about 595 km to the east.
Basic Data
- Type mission (MSSN)
- a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 32' 0" S, 23° 6' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1070 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 287 p/km²
- Built-up 21.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:07
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Nearby
Weather in Chilenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chilenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 19.5 | 1.9 | 56 | 81 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 2.2 | 25 | 69 | 1,016.9 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 49 | 27.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 0.8 | 137 | 47 | 1,010.7 | 0.44 / 0.71 | 100 | 594.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 298 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 2.04 / 2.75 | 99 | 84.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.9 | 10 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 131 | 57 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 1.5 | 113 | 26 | 1,008.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 594.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 83 | 47 | 1,010.7 | 0.21 / 0.23 | 94 | 90.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.3 | 0.2 | 357 | 59 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.4 | 97 | 43 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 57.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 1.9 | 133 | 28 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 601.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 152 | 48 | 1,010.1 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 75 | 153.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 2.2 | 33 | 50 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chilenga?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 06:04 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Chilenga?
Local time is 13:07. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chilenga?
Chilenga is a mission.
What is the elevation of Chilenga?
DEM 1,070 m.
Where is Chilenga located?
It is at -13.53333, 23.10000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chilenga in?
It is in Zambia.