Location & Surroundings
Libaka is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 954 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasane, 58 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 430 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sesheke Airport, 57 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
17° 23' 0" S, 24° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 954 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:02
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Libaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Libaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 39.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 959 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 | 28.3 | 2.6 | 123 | 19 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 0.5 | 53 | 27 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 1.6 | 32 | 24 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 39.1 | 3.4 | 118 | 9 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 958.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 2.5 | 129 | 13 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 377.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 309 | 26 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 4.6 | 356 | 27 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 42.2 | 1.5 | 62 | 10 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 943.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.9 | 3.7 | 86 | 21 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 275.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 2.3 | 22 | 37 | 1,009.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 2.2 | 31 | 35 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 6 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 3.0 | 341 | 32 | 1,007.2 | 0.33 / 0.43 | 72 | 750.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.0 | 1.7 | 15 | 51 | 1,011.8 | 0.87 / 1.30 | 49 | 182.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Libaka?
Now 28.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 39.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 959 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 Libaka today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 57m.
What is the local time in Libaka?
Local time is 08:02. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Libaka?
Libaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Libaka?
DEM 954 m.
Where is Libaka located?
It is at -17.38333, 24.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Libaka in?
It is in Zambia.