Location & Surroundings
Simasiku is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 946 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasane, 50 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 430 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kasane Airport, 53 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
17° 27' 0" S, 24° 52' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 946 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 01:42
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Simasiku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simasiku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 39.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 41.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 933 W/m2.
Temperature
39.9 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,006.0 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 39.9 | 3.6 | 86 | 11 | 1,006.0 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.2 | 2.7 | 116 | 20 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 355.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.8 | 37 | 26 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 3.6 | 72 | 19 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 89.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 41.6 | 2.3 | 80 | 11 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 933.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 3.6 | 88 | 20 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 301.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.6 | 353 | 30 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 5.1 | 40 | 24 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 90.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 41.2 | 3.5 | 71 | 11 | 1,000.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 939.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 4.4 | 88 | 17 | 1,002.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 342.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 2.9 | 4 | 28 | 1,004.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.8 | 5.2 | 304 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 49 | 79.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.8 | 4.6 | 332 | 19 | 1,002.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 801.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simasiku?
Now 39.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 41.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 933 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 Simasiku today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Simasiku?
Local time is 01:42. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simasiku?
Simasiku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simasiku?
DEM 946 m.
Where is Simasiku located?
It is at -17.45000, 24.86667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simasiku in?
It is in Zambia.