Location & Surroundings
Shimalama is a stream in Central Province, Zambia, at 1,443 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Serenje, 32 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 350 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 170 km away.
Also known as: Sunlama · Simlama · Simwama
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 59' 0" S, 30° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1443 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:33
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shimalama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimalama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 30.5 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
4.5 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,016.8 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 | 18.4 | 4.5 | 125 | 43 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 6.2 | 114 | 37 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 4.4 | 142 | 17 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 919.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 3.9 | 122 | 29 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 284.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 4.3 | 120 | 34 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 5.3 | 93 | 36 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 0.1 | 227 | 14 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 914.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 3.6 | 111 | 30 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 192.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 3.1 | 111 | 37 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 3.8 | 66 | 37 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 87.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.7 | 1.9 | 173 | 14 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 837.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.9 | 126 | 24 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 131.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 3.0 | 85 | 35 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimalama?
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 30.5 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 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 Shimalama today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Shimalama?
Local time is 07:33. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shimalama?
Shimalama is a stream.
What is the elevation of Shimalama?
DEM 1,443 m.
Where is Shimalama located?
It is at -12.98333, 30.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimalama in?
It is in Zambia.