Location & Surroundings
Sende is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,078 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mongu, 60 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 500 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mongu Airport, 57 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° 29' 0" S, 23° 38' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1078 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:57
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 38.6 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 915 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 23.3 | 1.5 | 82 | 31 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 5.4 | 49 | 24 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.6 | 2.6 | 119 | 10 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 914.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 1.7 | 141 | 14 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 360.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.4 | 106 | 22 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 4.5 | 39 | 22 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 68.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.7 | 2.5 | 133 | 9 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 910.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 3.2 | 104 | 16 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 331.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 3.2 | 94 | 25 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 5.2 | 72 | 21 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 63.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.4 | 3.1 | 107 | 10 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 862.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.8 | 0.7 | 172 | 20 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 302.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.4 | 2.5 | 72 | 31 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sende?
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 38.6 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 915 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 Sende today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Sende?
Local time is 08:57. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sende?
Sende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sende?
DEM 1,078 m.
Where is Sende located?
It is at -15.48333, 23.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sende in?
It is in Zambia.