Location & Surroundings
Chitimba is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,015 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 140 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° 25' 0" S, 31° 27' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1015 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 20:09
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chitimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chitimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 34.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 908 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 31.8 | 2.8 | 120 | 18 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 4.6 | 141 | 26 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 271.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 4.3 | 109 | 36 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 3.9 | 89 | 33 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.9 | 1.1 | 97 | 16 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 908.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 3.0 | 144 | 26 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 268.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 2.9 | 96 | 39 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 4.7 | 53 | 35 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.3 | 1.0 | 318 | 14 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 903.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 4.5 | 144 | 25 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 171.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 78 | 35 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 4.4 | 42 | 31 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 81.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.9 | 0.9 | 80 | 13 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 829.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chitimba?
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 34.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 908 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 Chitimba today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chitimba?
Local time is 20:09. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chitimba?
Chitimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chitimba?
DEM 1,015 m.
Where is Chitimba located?
It is at -14.41667, 31.45000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chitimba in?
It is in Zambia.