Location & Surroundings
Simakanda is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,044 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalabo, 59 km to the east. The national capital Lusaka is about 660 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kalabo Airport, 56 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° 51' 0" S, 22° 9' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1044 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 11:04
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Simakanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simakanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 35.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 25.3 | 2.0 | 149 | 25 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 4.2 | 338 | 36 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 45.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.9 | 3.3 | 31 | 18 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 726.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 1.9 | 61 | 33 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 252.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 1.9 | 320 | 42 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 1.8 | 298 | 38 | 1,012.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 60 | 26.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 3.9 | 330 | 22 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 735.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 1.3 | 88 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 52 | 248.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 5.0 | 315 | 55 | 1,011.5 | 2.82 / 3.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 2.7 | 88 | 51 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 15.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 1.5 | 35 | 25 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 619.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 2.3 | 85 | 38 | 1,011.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 63 | 259.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.8 | 3.7 | 108 | 59 | 1,013.4 | 0.67 / 0.69 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simakanda?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 35.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 726 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 Simakanda today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Simakanda?
Local time is 11:04. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simakanda?
Simakanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simakanda?
DEM 1,044 m.
Where is Simakanda located?
It is at -14.85000, 22.15000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simakanda in?
It is in Zambia.