Location & Surroundings
Chiwekwe is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 848 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 18 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.
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° 5' 8" S, 31° 17' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 848 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 19:54
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chiwekwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chiwekwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 36.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 W/m2.
Temperature
33.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,012.1 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 | 33.4 | 2.6 | 122 | 18 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 4.4 | 134 | 23 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 271.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 4.1 | 118 | 33 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 3.3 | 79 | 30 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.7 | 1.2 | 106 | 16 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 901.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 2.4 | 140 | 24 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 266.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.6 | 115 | 36 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 4.5 | 49 | 33 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 38.8 | 0.6 | 8 | 14 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 899.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 4.0 | 146 | 23 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 241.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 100 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 4.6 | 44 | 31 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 40.1 | 0.7 | 69 | 12 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 857.3 | 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 Chiwekwe?
Now 33.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 36.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 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 Chiwekwe today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chiwekwe?
Local time is 19:54. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chiwekwe?
Chiwekwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chiwekwe?
DEM 848 m.
Where is Chiwekwe located?
It is at -14.08554, 31.28653 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiwekwe in?
It is in Zambia.