Location & Surroundings
Sikumbe is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,003 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Senanga, 67 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 520 km to the east. The nearest airport is Senanga, 68 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
16° 38' 0" S, 23° 35' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1003 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 19:20
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Weather in Sikumbe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sikumbe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 31.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 19.4 | 4.2 | 80 | 49 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 2.8 | 145 | 14 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 889.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 2.8 | 133 | 23 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 333.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 2.5 | 106 | 38 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 4.8 | 61 | 36 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 51.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.2 | 1.0 | 52 | 10 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 890.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 1.8 | 197 | 20 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 348.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 3.6 | 80 | 32 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 2.9 | 78 | 44 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.0 | 2.9 | 355 | 20 | 1,003.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 81 | 600.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 2.3 | 135 | 25 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 234.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 4.8 | 94 | 68 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 4.8 | 39 | 54 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 57.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sikumbe?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 31.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 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 Sikumbe today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Sikumbe?
Local time is 19:20. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sikumbe?
Sikumbe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sikumbe?
DEM 1,003 m.
Where is Sikumbe located?
It is at -16.63333, 23.58333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sikumbe in?
It is in Zambia.