Location & Surroundings
Shinika Plain is a plain(s) in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,128 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaoma, 51 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 430 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kaoma, 52 km away.
Also known as: Shinyika
Overview
Shinika Plain is DE Ebene in Sambia.
It is located in Western Province, Zambia.
The elevation is around 1,128 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Located in Western Province
- Type plain(s) (PLN)
- an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 36' 0" S, 24° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1128 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:58
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 46 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Shinika Plain
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shinika Plain, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 31.9 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
45 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 23.6 | 1.6 | 104 | 51 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 2.0 | 72 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 3.5 | 101 | 68 | 1,018.9 | 1.25 / 1.65 | 41 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.9 | 5.9 | 61 | 29 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 76 | 666.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 2.9 | 193 | 57 | 1,015.9 | 0.24 / 0.28 | 73 | 249.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 2.0 | 144 | 78 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 4.1 | 95 | 44 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 70.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.5 | 2.3 | 135 | 24 | 1,009.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 697.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.3 | 2.1 | 152 | 44 | 1,012.0 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 99 | 100.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 180 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.40 / 0.51 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 264 | 54 | 1,015.0 | 0.03 / 0.54 | 58 | 78.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.0 | 2.2 | 14 | 27 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 707.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 3.4 | 306 | 50 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 244.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shinika Plain?
Now 23.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 31.9 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shinika Plain today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 46m.
What is the local time in Shinika Plain?
Local time is 07:58. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shinika Plain?
Shinika Plain is a plain(s).
What is the elevation of Shinika Plain?
DEM 1,128 m.
Where is Shinika Plain located?
It is at -14.60000, 24.36667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shinika Plain in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry