Location & Surroundings
Nchema is a settlement in Central Province, Zambia, at 1,126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusaka West, 70 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is 88 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabwe, 80 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° 46' 0" S, 27° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1126 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:11
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Nchema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nchema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 900 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
4.3 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,012.5 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 | 31.8 | 4.3 | 103 | 17 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 102 | 27 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 307.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 2.2 | 122 | 36 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 4.6 | 85 | 27 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 72.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.1 | 2.3 | 126 | 14 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 899.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 2.4 | 123 | 24 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 306.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 2.5 | 95 | 39 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 4.7 | 62 | 25 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 72.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.0 | 2.7 | 161 | 11 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 897.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 2.3 | 136 | 18 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 299.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 81 | 33 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 4.8 | 70 | 26 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 68.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.3 | 2.0 | 78 | 13 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 764.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nchema?
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 900 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 Nchema today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Nchema?
Local time is 00:11. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nchema?
Nchema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nchema?
DEM 1,126 m.
Where is Nchema located?
It is at -14.76667, 27.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nchema in?
It is in Zambia.