Location & Surroundings
Chitoka is a settlement in North-Western, Zambia, at 1,064 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zambezi, 39 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 615 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Zambezi Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: Chitoko
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
13° 12' 0" S, 23° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1064 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 119 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:19
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Chitoka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chitoka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 881 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 23.7 | 4.2 | 73 | 25 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.7 | 3.0 | 100 | 11 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 880.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.3 | 85 | 20 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 360.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 2.4 | 62 | 28 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 5.0 | 77 | 24 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.4 | 3.2 | 73 | 15 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 846.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 2.1 | 58 | 28 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 328.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 47 | 38 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 2.3 | 53 | 26 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 50.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 40.3 | 0.8 | 215 | 10 | 1,003.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 874.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 1.0 | 342 | 19 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 338.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 2.5 | 326 | 39 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.2 | 3.7 | 323 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 42.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chitoka?
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 881 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 Chitoka today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chitoka?
Local time is 14:19. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chitoka?
Chitoka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chitoka?
DEM 1,064 m.
Where is Chitoka located?
It is at -13.20000, 23.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chitoka in?
It is in Zambia.