Location & Surroundings
Chipatala is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,034 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinda, 24 km to the east. The national capital Lusaka is about 375 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: Chipatalo · Chipalala
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° 13' 49" S, 31° 32' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1034 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 02:48
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Chipatala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chipatala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 905 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
4.7 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,017.6 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 | 24.7 | 4.7 | 143 | 30 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 5.8 | 118 | 43 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 5.4 | 115 | 47 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 2.9 | 117 | 19 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 905.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 5.7 | 140 | 26 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 269.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 5.5 | 115 | 34 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 4.4 | 99 | 33 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.9 | 0.9 | 46 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 907.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.1 | 3.2 | 119 | 23 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 263.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.5 | 103 | 41 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 4.5 | 56 | 36 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.2 | 1.4 | 323 | 14 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 899.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.0 | 5.0 | 156 | 23 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 123.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chipatala?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 905 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 Chipatala today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chipatala?
Local time is 02:48. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chipatala?
Chipatala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chipatala?
DEM 1,034 m.
Where is Chipatala located?
It is at -14.23031, 31.54395 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chipatala in?
It is in Zambia.