Location & Surroundings
Machacha is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,018 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalabo, 34 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 590 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° 17' 0" S, 22° 47' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1018 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 239 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:23
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Machacha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Machacha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 36.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 26.1 | 2.9 | 98 | 21 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 3.4 | 126 | 28 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 3.9 | 92 | 25 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 47.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.1 | 4.8 | 96 | 10 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 873.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 2.5 | 109 | 18 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 358.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 2.6 | 91 | 29 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 4.5 | 61 | 25 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.9 | 1.8 | 14 | 9 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 872.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.2 | 1.9 | 237 | 14 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 360.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 2.2 | 110 | 21 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 5.0 | 71 | 18 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 49.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 40.5 | 2.1 | 61 | 8 | 1,003.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 873.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.2 | 1.1 | 130 | 14 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 353.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Machacha?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 36.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 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 Machacha today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Machacha?
Local time is 06:23. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Machacha?
Machacha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Machacha?
DEM 1,018 m.
Where is Machacha located?
It is at -15.28333, 22.78333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Machacha in?
It is in Zambia.