Location & Surroundings
Chimchera is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 967 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 12 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 350 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 140 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
14° 21' 0" S, 31° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 967 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 17:32
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chimchera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chimchera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 24.3 | 4.2 | 98 | 39 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 3.3 | 103 | 18 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 866.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 4.1 | 129 | 27 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 264.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 5.0 | 109 | 36 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 4.6 | 91 | 31 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 77.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.6 | 2.7 | 92 | 14 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 876.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 4.2 | 124 | 24 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 266.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 3.8 | 86 | 36 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 4.5 | 60 | 30 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 78.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.9 | 3.2 | 102 | 14 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 877.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 3.8 | 121 | 19 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 265.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 3.3 | 87 | 28 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.7 | 5.2 | 73 | 24 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chimchera?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 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 Chimchera today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Chimchera?
Local time is 17:32. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chimchera?
Chimchera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chimchera?
DEM 967 m.
Where is Chimchera located?
It is at -14.35000, 31.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chimchera in?
It is in Zambia.