Location & Surroundings
Simkanda is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 613 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 69 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 475 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 20 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
13° 16' 26" S, 32° 7' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 613 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 260 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:47
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Weather in Simkanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simkanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 41.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 953 W/m2.
Temperature
38.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,007.4 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 | 38.8 | 1.5 | 253 | 14 | 1,007.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 1.0 | 144 | 21 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 269.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 115 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 3.1 | 43 | 27 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 117.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 41.2 | 1.9 | 243 | 11 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 953.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.5 | 2.0 | 98 | 16 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 269.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 6 | 27 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.9 | 1.3 | 118 | 20 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 120.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 42.9 | 0.4 | 125 | 10 | 1,002.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 951.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.0 | 3.3 | 81 | 16 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 212.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 0.6 | 27 | 31 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.8 | 2.3 | 14 | 22 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 44.0 | 0.5 | 106 | 10 | 1,002.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 948.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simkanda?
Now 38.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 41.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 953 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 Simkanda today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Simkanda?
Local time is 21:47. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simkanda?
Simkanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simkanda?
DEM 613 m.
Where is Simkanda located?
It is at -13.27390, 32.12539 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simkanda in?
It is in Zambia.