Location & Surroundings
Simbotwe is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 953 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasane, 57 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 425 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kasane Airport, 60 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° 23' 0" S, 24° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 953 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:31
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Simbotwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simbotwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 37.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 W/m2.
Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
4.7 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 27.0 | 4.7 | 95 | 32 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.5 | 2.8 | 137 | 11 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 906.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 3.0 | 131 | 15 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 372.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.5 | 46 | 21 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 2.3 | 60 | 15 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 40.3 | 2.8 | 96 | 6 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 970.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 2.1 | 109 | 13 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 378.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 42 | 19 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.1 | 2.8 | 324 | 37 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 41.3 | 1.7 | 115 | 11 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 945.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.7 | 3.7 | 22 | 23 | 1,008.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 85 | 352.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 16 | 45 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.0 | 3.9 | 355 | 44 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simbotwe?
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 37.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 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 Simbotwe today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 55m.
What is the local time in Simbotwe?
Local time is 15:31. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simbotwe?
Simbotwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simbotwe?
DEM 953 m.
Where is Simbotwe located?
It is at -17.38333, 24.85000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simbotwe in?
It is in Zambia.