Location & Surroundings
Malimba is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,084 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 19 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is about 365 km to the west. 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
14° 18' 0" S, 31° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1084 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:21
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Malimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 898 W/m2.
Temperature
34.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 34.8 | 0.8 | 44 | 17 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 2.6 | 140 | 28 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 267.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 2.9 | 116 | 43 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 4.1 | 57 | 37 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 91.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.5 | 1.6 | 300 | 16 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 897.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 5.4 | 144 | 27 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 113.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.8 | 102 | 37 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.1 | 4.5 | 56 | 32 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 73.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.0 | 2.3 | 93 | 14 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 817.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 5.0 | 120 | 26 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 99.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 3.8 | 97 | 36 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 5.0 | 98 | 39 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 92.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.9 | 4.2 | 134 | 21 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 873.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malimba?
Now 34.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 898 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 Malimba today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Malimba?
Local time is 01:21. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Malimba?
Malimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malimba?
DEM 1,084 m.
Where is Malimba located?
It is at -14.30000, 31.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malimba in?
It is in Zambia.