Location & Surroundings
Silume is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,029 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukulu, 40 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 560 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mongu Airport, 60 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° 43' 0" S, 23° 8' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1029 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 00:10
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Silume
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Silume, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 39.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 41.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 W/m2.
Temperature
39.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,006.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 39.3 | 1.1 | 32 | 10 | 1,006.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 1.0 | 177 | 19 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 353.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 117 | 23 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 4.7 | 76 | 21 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 50.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 41.1 | 1.2 | 171 | 9 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 872.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.2 | 2.2 | 196 | 16 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 335.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 66 | 24 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 2.2 | 29 | 23 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 50.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 39.6 | 1.4 | 358 | 12 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 790.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 2.0 | 36 | 20 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 285.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 2.7 | 71 | 33 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 3.0 | 351 | 35 | 1,011.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 72 | 18.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.8 | 2.4 | 357 | 22 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 622.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Silume?
Now 39.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 41.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 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 Silume today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Silume?
Local time is 00:10. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Silume?
Silume is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Silume?
DEM 1,029 m.
Where is Silume located?
It is at -14.71667, 23.13333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Silume in?
It is in Zambia.