Location & Surroundings
Simataba is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 957 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sesheke, 56 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is about 430 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sesheke Airport, 55 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
17° 23' 0" S, 24° 49' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 957 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 02:53
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Simataba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simataba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 38.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 W/m2.
Temperature
30.5 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
36 %
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 | 30.5 | 4.9 | 104 | 22 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.5 | 63 | 37 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 5.0 | 44 | 30 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.8 | 3.1 | 66 | 11 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 939.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.3 | 1.9 | 76 | 18 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 354.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 350 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 1.8 | 48 | 25 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 83.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 39.6 | 3.4 | 128 | 12 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 874.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.1 | 1.3 | 243 | 22 | 1,006.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 62 | 278.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 3.5 | 193 | 28 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 2.4 | 155 | 28 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 40.9 | 2.2 | 70 | 11 | 1,003.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 906.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.6 | 4.6 | 133 | 19 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 242.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simataba?
Now 30.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 38.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 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 Simataba today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Simataba?
Local time is 02:53. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simataba?
Simataba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simataba?
DEM 957 m.
Where is Simataba located?
It is at -17.38333, 24.81667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simataba in?
It is in Zambia.