Location & Surroundings
Samaluka is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,078 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Senanga, 67 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 485 km to the east. The nearest airport is Senanga, 66 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° 47' 0" S, 23° 47' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1078 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 03:20
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Samaluka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samaluka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 24.9 | 2.7 | 148 | 32 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 3.4 | 101 | 35 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 4.6 | 56 | 41 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 40.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.5 | 2.7 | 127 | 19 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 622.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 2.1 | 197 | 24 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 136.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 2.7 | 103 | 33 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 6.1 | 125 | 28 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 50.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.0 | 5.7 | 112 | 12 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 863.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 3.2 | 86 | 19 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 344.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 3.3 | 108 | 28 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 6.6 | 89 | 24 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 52.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.4 | 4.5 | 94 | 10 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 876.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.8 | 3.4 | 112 | 18 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 348.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samaluka?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Samaluka today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Samaluka?
Local time is 03:20. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Samaluka?
Samaluka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samaluka?
DEM 1,078 m.
Where is Samaluka located?
It is at -15.78333, 23.78333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samaluka in?
It is in Zambia.