Location & Surroundings
Kolongo is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 521 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyimba, 48 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 310 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 155 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° 7' 46" S, 30° 50' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 521 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:30
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Weather in Kolongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kolongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 39.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 947 W/m2.
Temperature
37.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 37.6 | 2.1 | 77 | 14 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.3 | 0.8 | 69 | 23 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 281.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 93 | 35 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.1 | 2.0 | 48 | 27 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 110.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.3 | 1.7 | 74 | 11 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 947.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 1.8 | 156 | 19 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 283.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 0.8 | 65 | 28 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 2.9 | 32 | 25 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 111.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 41.3 | 0.8 | 281 | 10 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 945.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.7 | 2.7 | 151 | 16 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 284.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 2.4 | 55 | 24 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 3.2 | 41 | 22 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 112.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 42.7 | 2.0 | 56 | 9 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 951.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kolongo?
Now 37.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 39.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 947 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 Kolongo today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Kolongo?
Local time is 01:30. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kolongo?
Kolongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kolongo?
DEM 521 m.
Where is Kolongo located?
It is at -14.12952, 30.84390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kolongo in?
It is in Zambia.