Location & Surroundings
Samukwamba is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,054 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukulu, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 545 km to the east. The nearest airport is Zambezi Airport, 79 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° 12' 0" S, 23° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1054 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:04
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Samukwamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samukwamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 35.6 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 18.0 | 2.1 | 85 | 24 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 5.0 | 61 | 25 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 45.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.6 | 3.6 | 31 | 11 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 859.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 2.6 | 68 | 18 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 350.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 2.8 | 69 | 24 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 5.4 | 59 | 27 | 1,014.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 16 | 42.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.4 | 4.5 | 6 | 16 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 775.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 2.4 | 327 | 32 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 231.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 1.1 | 43 | 40 | 1,011.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 126 | 39 | 1,014.8 | 0.99 / 1.09 | 68 | 31.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 241 | 32 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 47 | 327.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 351 | 52 | 1,013.3 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 64 | 276.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.8 | 2.3 | 90 | 65 | 1,013.0 | 1.66 / 1.79 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samukwamba?
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 35.6 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 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 Samukwamba today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Samukwamba?
Local time is 10:04. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Samukwamba?
Samukwamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samukwamba?
DEM 1,054 m.
Where is Samukwamba located?
It is at -14.20000, 23.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samukwamba in?
It is in Zambia.