Location & Surroundings
Silitongo is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 941 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasane, 47 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 430 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kasane Airport, 50 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
17° 28' 0" S, 24° 53' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 941 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:23
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Silitongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Silitongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 36.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 834 W/m2.
Temperature
36.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 36.6 | 2.4 | 81 | 15 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 4.7 | 113 | 23 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 315.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 91 | 32 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 4.6 | 52 | 23 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 3.8 | 84 | 12 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 834.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 5.4 | 115 | 12 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 2.1 | 31 | 22 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 4.6 | 47 | 20 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 49.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.2 | 4.4 | 48 | 8 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 853.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 1.9 | 47 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 330.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 2.3 | 31 | 24 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 6.5 | 40 | 18 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 50.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 38.4 | 4.3 | 41 | 7 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 855.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Silitongo?
Now 36.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 36.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 834 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 Silitongo today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Silitongo?
Local time is 00:23. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Silitongo?
Silitongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Silitongo?
DEM 941 m.
Where is Silitongo located?
It is at -17.46667, 24.88333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Silitongo in?
It is in Zambia.