Location & Surroundings
Chiputa is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,044 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukulu, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 575 km to the east. The nearest airport is Zambezi Airport, 83 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° 17' 0" S, 23° 3' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1044 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 05:28
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chiputa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chiputa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 823 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 26.0 | 2.6 | 192 | 27 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 2.3 | 132 | 33 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 3.6 | 90 | 32 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 1.9 | 60 | 14 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 823.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.8 | 1.9 | 140 | 20 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 343.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.4 | 70 | 26 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 4.2 | 37 | 25 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.6 | 3.6 | 332 | 16 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 819.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.4 | 0.6 | 323 | 37 | 1,010.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 62 | 226.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.5 | 338 | 41 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 21 | 38 | 1,012.9 | 0.15 / 0.18 | 5 | 38.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 1.8 | 6 | 19 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 705.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.9 | 5.6 | 150 | 34 | 1,009.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 38 | 197.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chiputa?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 823 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 Chiputa today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Chiputa?
Local time is 05:28. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chiputa?
Chiputa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chiputa?
DEM 1,044 m.
Where is Chiputa located?
It is at -14.28333, 23.05000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiputa in?
It is in Zambia.