Location & Surroundings
Matengu is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,058 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalabo, 44 km to the northeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 630 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kalabo Airport, 41 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' 55" S, 22° 25' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1058 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 79 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:01
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Matengu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matengu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
30 %
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 | 23.4 | 2.3 | 75 | 53 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 2.6 | 80 | 69 | 1,014.6 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 3.2 | 70 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 28.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 3.2 | 37 | 24 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 690.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.7 | 128 | 33 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 199.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.7 | 103 | 41 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 3.3 | 80 | 35 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 26.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 4.0 | 91 | 19 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 668.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.3 | 1.2 | 339 | 29 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 137.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 2.1 | 147 | 35 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 4.0 | 73 | 25 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 44.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.7 | 5.2 | 110 | 11 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 859.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.4 | 2.3 | 114 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 360.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matengu?
Now 23.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 Matengu today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Matengu?
Local time is 04:01. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matengu?
Matengu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matengu?
DEM 1,058 m.
Where is Matengu located?
It is at -15.29870, 22.42590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matengu in?
It is in Zambia.