Location & Surroundings
Sachibutu is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,010 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mongu, 30 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 560 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mongu Airport, 30 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° 31' 0" S, 23° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1010 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:20
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sachibutu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sachibutu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 33.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
4.6 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,016.6 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 | 24.8 | 4.6 | 58 | 40 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.8 | 4.4 | 117 | 18 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 671.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 0.6 | 328 | 25 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 131.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 3.0 | 106 | 32 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 4.0 | 92 | 28 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.7 | 4.6 | 114 | 11 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 859.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 3.2 | 138 | 19 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 353.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 3.4 | 107 | 24 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.6 | 5.6 | 101 | 22 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 49.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.1 | 4.3 | 92 | 9 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 874.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 2.7 | 124 | 16 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 354.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 2.7 | 102 | 26 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.9 | 5.2 | 70 | 18 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 49.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sachibutu?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 33.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Sachibutu today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Sachibutu?
Local time is 17:20. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sachibutu?
Sachibutu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sachibutu?
DEM 1,010 m.
Where is Sachibutu located?
It is at -15.51667, 23.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sachibutu in?
It is in Zambia.