Location & Surroundings
Simakoya is a stream in Southern Province, Zambia, at 1,313 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalomo, 30 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 235 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, about 145 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 50' 0" S, 26° 41' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1313 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:47
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Simakoya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simakoya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
6.0 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
67 %
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 | 26.1 | 6.0 | 86 | 47 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.0 | 5.1 | 90 | 20 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 880.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 3.0 | 102 | 30 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 228.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 3.7 | 94 | 39 | 1,013.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 6.4 | 73 | 37 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.2 | 5.1 | 85 | 16 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 938.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 4.2 | 91 | 31 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 330.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 4.3 | 54 | 40 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.4 | 5.7 | 51 | 37 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.4 | 3.8 | 60 | 13 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 952.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 4.0 | 100 | 24 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 176.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.7 | 48 | 35 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.5 | 5.9 | 43 | 27 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simakoya?
Now 26.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 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 Simakoya today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Simakoya?
Local time is 18:47. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simakoya?
Simakoya is a stream.
What is the elevation of Simakoya?
DEM 1,313 m.
Where is Simakoya located?
It is at -16.83333, 26.68333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simakoya in?
It is in Zambia.