Location & Surroundings
Simakando is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaoma, 72 km to the northeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 425 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kaoma, 71 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
15° 14' 0" S, 24° 19' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1137 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 17:17
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Weather in Simakando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simakando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 38.3 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 923 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
5.9 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 26.8 | 5.9 | 76 | 34 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.3 | 4.0 | 94 | 12 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 922.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 4.7 | 105 | 18 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 327.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 4.1 | 91 | 37 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 5.5 | 40 | 30 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 39.4 | 2.3 | 46 | 12 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 911.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.1 | 121 | 23 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 204.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 2.8 | 70 | 29 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.2 | 3.7 | 34 | 20 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 79.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 39.2 | 1.1 | 345 | 12 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 806.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 2.2 | 79 | 39 | 1,008.4 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 100 | 228.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 64 | 49 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.8 | 1.0 | 243 | 30 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 56 | 71.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simakando?
Now 26.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 38.3 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 923 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 Simakando today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in Simakando?
Local time is 17:17. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simakando?
Simakando is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simakando?
DEM 1,137 m.
Where is Simakando located?
It is at -15.23333, 24.31667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simakando in?
It is in Zambia.