Location & Surroundings
Simataa is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 949 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sesheke, 31 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is about 455 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sesheke Airport, 30 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° 25' 0" S, 24° 35' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 949 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 71 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:19
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 47 min
Weather in Simataa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simataa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 39.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 954 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 29.4 | 3.6 | 54 | 21 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 39.3 | 3.1 | 108 | 8 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 954.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 2.9 | 98 | 14 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 367.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 2.3 | 31 | 22 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 4.0 | 70 | 15 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 41.2 | 2.7 | 78 | 7 | 1,004.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 956.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 1.4 | 69 | 12 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 367.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 50 | 23 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.1 | 5.5 | 33 | 16 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 41.1 | 3.2 | 63 | 9 | 1,003.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 948.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.4 | 2.3 | 69 | 17 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 351.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.7 | 339 | 36 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.1 | 3.2 | 52 | 28 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 86.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simataa?
Now 29.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 39.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 954 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 Simataa today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 47m.
What is the local time in Simataa?
Local time is 15:19. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simataa?
Simataa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simataa?
DEM 949 m.
Where is Simataa located?
It is at -17.41667, 24.58333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simataa in?
It is in Zambia.