Location & Surroundings
Samson is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 789 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katete, 29 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 430 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 63 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° 49' 16" S, 31° 57' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 789 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 507 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:06
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Weather in Samson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 39.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
4.3 m/s SE (144 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,010.1 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 | 29.2 | 4.3 | 144 | 18 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 158 | 37 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 2.3 | 88 | 26 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 128.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 39.6 | 1.0 | 281 | 13 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 962.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.6 | 3.4 | 79 | 27 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 225.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 17 | 54 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 2.3 | 44 | 35 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 127.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.1 | 2.4 | 132 | 14 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 807.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.0 | 3.8 | 109 | 27 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 184.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 98 | 40 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 2.2 | 65 | 34 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.6 | 1.0 | 130 | 15 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 667.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.7 | 4.5 | 94 | 27 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 135.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samson?
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 39.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 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 Samson today?
Sunrise around 05:15 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in Samson?
Local time is 06:06. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Samson?
Samson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samson?
DEM 789 m.
Where is Samson located?
It is at -13.82100, 31.95298 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samson in?
It is in Zambia.