Location & Surroundings
Silonga is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,028 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukulu, 41 km to the northeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 565 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kalabo Airport, 56 km away.
Also known as: Silanga
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
14° 42' 14" S, 23° 4' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1028 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 153 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:05
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Silonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Silonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 42.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 22.5 | 0.5 | 331 | 25 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 2.8 | 1 | 24 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 42.0 | 1.1 | 155 | 9 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 919.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 2.1 | 214 | 15 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 366.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.0 | 117 | 20 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 3.8 | 353 | 23 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 67.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 41.0 | 2.8 | 339 | 12 | 1,004.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 913.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 1.8 | 51 | 25 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 269.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.6 | 3.4 | 12 | 24 | 1,006.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 2.5 | 328 | 34 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 67.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 43.9 | 0.4 | 215 | 10 | 1,004.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 915.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.7 | 1.1 | 7 | 24 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 315.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.2 | 2.6 | 11 | 45 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Silonga?
Now 22.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 42.0 C, max wind 2.8 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 Silonga today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Silonga?
Local time is 11:05. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Silonga?
Silonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Silonga?
DEM 1,028 m.
Where is Silonga located?
It is at -14.70401, 23.06894 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Silonga in?
It is in Zambia.