Location & Surroundings
Salonga is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,061 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukulu, 40 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is about 515 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mongu Airport, about 100 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° 27' 0" S, 23° 36' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1061 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:32
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Salonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 36.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 19.6 | 3.2 | 90 | 28 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 4.2 | 90 | 24 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.4 | 3.7 | 101 | 8 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 886.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.7 | 92 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 355.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 2.6 | 85 | 29 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 5.4 | 61 | 24 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 52.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.1 | 2.0 | 50 | 9 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 879.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 1.6 | 26 | 17 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 351.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 2.2 | 55 | 27 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 4.3 | 64 | 20 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 53.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 42.6 | 0.8 | 101 | 8 | 1,002.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 877.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 1.1 | 154 | 15 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 335.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 2.4 | 1 | 30 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salonga?
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 36.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 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 Salonga today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Salonga?
Local time is 11:32. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Salonga?
Salonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salonga?
DEM 1,061 m.
Where is Salonga located?
It is at -14.45000, 23.60000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salonga in?
It is in Zambia.