Location & Surroundings
Sheki is a settlement in Central Province, Zambia, at 1,613 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Serenje, 61 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is about 375 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 130 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° 3' 44" S, 30° 46' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1613 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 119 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:19
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sheki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sheki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 31.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 957 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
5.2 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 23.8 | 5.2 | 86 | 43 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 5.0 | 108 | 20 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 956.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 65 | 33 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 268.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 3.1 | 70 | 48 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 4.3 | 68 | 37 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 90.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 5.3 | 128 | 17 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 928.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 60 | 29 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 274.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 3.0 | 56 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.1 | 4.8 | 29 | 30 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 117.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.1 | 4.4 | 136 | 13 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 888.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 2.2 | 105 | 27 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 154.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 3.4 | 86 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 4.2 | 101 | 36 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 114.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sheki?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 31.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 957 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 Sheki today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Sheki?
Local time is 20:19. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sheki?
Sheki is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sheki?
DEM 1,613 m.
Where is Sheki located?
It is at -13.06216, 30.76805 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sheki in?
It is in Zambia.