Location & Surroundings
Chimoto is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 997 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyimba, 38 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is about 320 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 170 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° 35' 28" S, 31° 9' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 997 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:32
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Chimoto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chimoto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 26.8 | 3.7 | 52 | 39 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.8 | 1.7 | 310 | 17 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 853.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.9 | 130 | 36 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 119.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.7 | 102 | 38 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 3.9 | 49 | 26 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 88.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 1.9 | 66 | 16 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 771.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 4.7 | 135 | 23 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 119.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 3.3 | 95 | 36 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.1 | 5.4 | 107 | 42 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.4 | 4.8 | 93 | 21 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 878.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 6.4 | 117 | 53 | 1,014.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 4 | 177.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 6.3 | 123 | 71 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 6.5 | 114 | 69 | 1,020.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 73 | 66.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chimoto?
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 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 Chimoto today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Chimoto?
Local time is 16:32. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chimoto?
Chimoto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chimoto?
DEM 997 m.
Where is Chimoto located?
It is at -14.59100, 31.16529 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chimoto in?
It is in Zambia.