Location & Surroundings
Salumbwe is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,001 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sesheke, 93 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 395 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sesheke Airport, 92 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
16° 56' 9" S, 24° 57' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1001 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 581 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:51
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Salumbwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salumbwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 34.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 29.4 | 2.6 | 130 | 21 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 204 | 30 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 332.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 2.2 | 61 | 53 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 4.3 | 51 | 38 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 64.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 2.5 | 76 | 14 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 894.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 2.1 | 115 | 22 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 310.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 4.9 | 46 | 43 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 3.5 | 72 | 52 | 1,012.9 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 23 | 48.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.0 | 2.2 | 353 | 23 | 1,004.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 95 | 651.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 3.7 | 129 | 50 | 1,008.2 | 0.05 / 0.18 | 64 | 130.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 2.3 | 89 | 74 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 4.2 | 40 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 61.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.3 | 2.4 | 321 | 19 | 1,003.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 777.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salumbwe?
Now 29.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 34.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 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 Salumbwe today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Salumbwe?
Local time is 21:51. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Salumbwe?
Salumbwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salumbwe?
DEM 1,001 m.
Where is Salumbwe located?
It is at -16.93585, 24.96395 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salumbwe in?
It is in Zambia.