Location & Surroundings
Chiwembe is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 683 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 76 km to the east. The national capital Lusaka is about 570 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 125 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
12° 17' 0" S, 32° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 683 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 10:43
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chiwembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chiwembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 37.6 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 27.3 | 1.7 | 96 | 44 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 3.1 | 72 | 36 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 99.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.6 | 5.5 | 124 | 17 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 842.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 4.9 | 94 | 30 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 208.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 1.2 | 88 | 41 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 4.4 | 102 | 36 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 108.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.6 | 4.3 | 128 | 16 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 922.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 4.1 | 96 | 29 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 190.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.1 | 0.7 | 141 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 4.6 | 93 | 32 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 110.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.0 | 2.6 | 145 | 15 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 919.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.3 | 4.6 | 99 | 24 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 96.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.0 | 2.8 | 118 | 38 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chiwembe?
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 37.6 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 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 Chiwembe today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Chiwembe?
Local time is 10:43. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chiwembe?
Chiwembe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chiwembe?
DEM 683 m.
Where is Chiwembe located?
It is at -12.28333, 32.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiwembe in?
It is in Zambia.