Location & Surroundings
Chipwata is a stream in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 870 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 16 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 355 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 115 km away.
Overview
Chipwata is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Zambia.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 6' 0" S, 31° 19' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 870 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 31 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:04
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Chipwata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chipwata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 963 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,012.3 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 | 26.2 | 1.7 | 105 | 25 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 2.0 | 114 | 34 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 2.2 | 44 | 23 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 116.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 3.0 | 280 | 10 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 963.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 3.9 | 164 | 18 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 284.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 94 | 26 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 4.7 | 34 | 27 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 116.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 40.9 | 0.6 | 143 | 10 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 954.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.9 | 2.9 | 143 | 15 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 278.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 60 | 23 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 3.2 | 70 | 21 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 116.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 41.5 | 1.6 | 31 | 10 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 952.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.3 | 2.0 | 144 | 17 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 275.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chipwata?
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 963 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 Chipwata today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Chipwata?
Local time is 07:04. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chipwata?
Chipwata is a stream.
What is the elevation of Chipwata?
DEM 870 m.
Where is Chipwata located?
It is at -14.10000, 31.31667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chipwata in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry