Location & Surroundings
Simaloya is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,026 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalabo, 17 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 595 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kalabo Airport, 18 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° 8' 0" S, 22° 44' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1026 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:20
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Simaloya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simaloya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 35.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,007.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 28.1 | 1.3 | 11 | 25 | 1,007.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 4.3 | 26 | 38 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 4.5 | 357 | 50 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 41.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.2 | 4.1 | 324 | 21 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 751.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 3.2 | 53 | 31 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 255.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 2.0 | 345 | 54 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 3.6 | 337 | 52 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 33.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.7 | 2.0 | 57 | 20 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 743.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.6 | 3.1 | 42 | 36 | 1,009.6 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 46 | 115.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 25 | 51 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 1.1 | 321 | 47 | 1,015.1 | 0.18 / 0.19 | 58 | 50.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.8 | 2.2 | 63 | 22 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 724.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.0 | 0.5 | 173 | 45 | 1,012.5 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 100 | 141.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simaloya?
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 35.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 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 Simaloya today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Simaloya?
Local time is 02:20. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simaloya?
Simaloya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simaloya?
DEM 1,026 m.
Where is Simaloya located?
It is at -15.13333, 22.73333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simaloya in?
It is in Zambia.