Location & Surroundings
Salima is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 534 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, about 100 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 460 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 18 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
13° 7' 0" S, 31° 52' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 534 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:13
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Salima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 41.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 946 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 27.1 | 1.7 | 121 | 39 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 1.9 | 66 | 30 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 41.6 | 1.8 | 340 | 13 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 945.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 3.1 | 68 | 21 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 254.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 1.0 | 133 | 33 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 3.6 | 35 | 26 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 43.0 | 1.4 | 301 | 11 | 1,002.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 951.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.4 | 3.6 | 100 | 16 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 262.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.7 | 0.7 | 39 | 24 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 2.9 | 114 | 26 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 120.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 42.0 | 0.6 | 75 | 14 | 1,002.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 888.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 2.2 | 105 | 40 | 1,008.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 71 | 153.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.2 | 1.6 | 197 | 57 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salima?
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 41.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 946 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 Salima today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Salima?
Local time is 10:13. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Salima?
Salima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salima?
DEM 534 m.
Where is Salima located?
It is at -13.11667, 31.86667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salima in?
It is in Zambia.