Location & Surroundings
Siluka is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,009 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Senanga, 74 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 575 km to the east. The nearest airport is Senanga, 76 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° 46' 0" S, 23° 7' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1009 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 20:45
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Siluka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Siluka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 39.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 W/m2.
Temperature
37.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,005.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 37.2 | 2.8 | 337 | 18 | 1,005.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 4.1 | 23 | 33 | 1,008.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 78 | 204.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 2.5 | 29 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.9 | 356 | 52 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.2 | 1.2 | 116 | 17 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 767.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 79 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 215.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 2.9 | 47 | 56 | 1,012.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 89 | 48 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.5 | 4.2 | 47 | 22 | 1,008.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 724.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 4.1 | 58 | 34 | 1,012.2 | 0.15 / 0.18 | 88 | 44.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 51 | 53 | 1,014.0 | 0.25 / 0.43 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 77 | 47 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 55.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.0 | 3.0 | 83 | 15 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 831.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Siluka?
Now 37.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 39.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 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 Siluka today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Siluka?
Local time is 20:45. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Siluka?
Siluka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Siluka?
DEM 1,009 m.
Where is Siluka located?
It is at -16.76667, 23.11667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Siluka in?
It is in Zambia.