Location & Surroundings
Silonga is an island in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,026 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Limulunga, 42 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 565 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kalabo Airport, 53 km away.
Overview
Silonga is island in Zambia.
It is located in Western Province, Zambia.
The elevation is around 1,026 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Located in Western Province
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 44' 0" S, 23° 3' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1026 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:27
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other islands nearby
Weather in Silonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Silonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 41.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 42.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 929 W/m2.
Temperature
41.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,006.5 hPa
Clouds
56 %
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 | 41.7 | 0.9 | 200 | 11 | 1,006.5 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 2.4 | 195 | 18 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 355.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 2.7 | 115 | 23 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 3.2 | 41 | 19 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 69.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 42.6 | 1.2 | 26 | 8 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 929.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.7 | 2.8 | 215 | 15 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 369.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.1 | 354 | 20 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 4.5 | 351 | 27 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 65.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 42.2 | 1.6 | 14 | 10 | 1,003.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 865.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.0 | 1.9 | 210 | 18 | 1,006.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 81 | 343.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 2.0 | 309 | 37 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 3.5 | 353 | 31 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 65.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 41.1 | 3.5 | 60 | 11 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 879.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Silonga?
Now 41.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 42.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 929 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 21:27. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Silonga?
Silonga is a island.
What is the elevation of Silonga?
DEM 1,026 m.
Where is Silonga located?
It is at -14.73333, 23.05000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Silonga in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry