Location & Surroundings
Chinga is a settlement in Muchinga, Zambia, at 1,412 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chinsali, 80 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 610 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kasama, about 145 km away.
Also known as: Chiinga
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
11° 14' 58" S, 31° 57' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1412 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:50
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
37 %
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 | 31.1 | 3.7 | 120 | 23 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 146 | 38 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 254.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 1.5 | 113 | 61 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 2.6 | 97 | 47 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 84.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 3.6 | 106 | 20 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 783.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 0.8 | 115 | 32 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 203.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 56 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 71 | 34 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 97.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.7 | 4.4 | 129 | 20 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 727.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 99 | 31 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 206.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.7 | 114 | 48 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 3.5 | 112 | 33 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 89.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.8 | 4.5 | 115 | 17 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 856.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chinga?
Now 31.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 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 Chinga today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Chinga?
Local time is 23:50. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chinga?
Chinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chinga?
DEM 1,412 m.
Where is Chinga located?
It is at -11.24938, 31.95597 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chinga in?
It is in Zambia.