Location & Surroundings
Silota is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 941 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 14 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 345 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 140 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
14° 22' 0" S, 31° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 941 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:23
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Silota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Silota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 31.6 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 798 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
44 %
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 | 31.6 | 3.1 | 112 | 25 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 5.4 | 132 | 39 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 222.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 4.0 | 106 | 45 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 4.6 | 110 | 40 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 82.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 3.2 | 116 | 26 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 797.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 4.4 | 155 | 38 | 1,014.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 115.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 4.6 | 163 | 66 | 1,016.5 | 2.20 / 2.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 5.2 | 110 | 55 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 85 | 36.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.5 | 4.3 | 107 | 35 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 83 | 573.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 4.5 | 117 | 47 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 151.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 3.7 | 117 | 59 | 1,015.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 4.8 | 105 | 49 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.2 | 2.8 | 125 | 28 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 745.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Silota?
Now 31.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 31.6 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 798 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 Silota today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Silota?
Local time is 21:23. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Silota?
Silota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Silota?
DEM 941 m.
Where is Silota located?
It is at -14.36667, 31.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Silota in?
It is in Zambia.