Location & Surroundings
Chiwamba is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,021 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalabo, 34 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 585 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kalabo Airport, 35 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
15° 16' 0" S, 22° 49' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1021 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 10:52
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chiwamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chiwamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 865 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 18.1 | 2.7 | 114 | 48 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 4.7 | 90 | 49 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 54.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.1 | 3.2 | 168 | 14 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 864.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 150 | 19 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 340.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 2.5 | 120 | 30 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 5.0 | 72 | 29 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 55.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.4 | 1.1 | 339 | 11 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 882.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 1.0 | 105 | 19 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 360.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 2.9 | 89 | 25 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 4.4 | 51 | 33 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 40.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.2 | 4.0 | 327 | 12 | 1,002.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 872.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.2 | 3.3 | 349 | 24 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 339.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 4.6 | 25 | 50 | 1,007.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chiwamba?
Now 18.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 865 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 Chiwamba today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Chiwamba?
Local time is 10:52. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chiwamba?
Chiwamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chiwamba?
DEM 1,021 m.
Where is Chiwamba located?
It is at -15.26667, 22.81667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiwamba in?
It is in Zambia.