Location & Surroundings
Sunkutu is a settlement in Northern Province, Zambia, at 1,339 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasama, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 655 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kasama, 9 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
10° 14' 0" S, 31° 13' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1339 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,813 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:17
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Sunkutu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sunkutu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,008.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 32.7 | 1.4 | 32 | 21 | 1,008.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 2.0 | 40 | 39 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 56.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 58 | 51 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 1.5 | 69 | 31 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 82.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 0.8 | 158 | 19 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 698.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 2.6 | 44 | 27 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 193.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 72 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.8 | 2.4 | 45 | 28 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 111.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.5 | 3.2 | 131 | 13 | 1,004.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 850.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 1.3 | 89 | 21 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 225.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 6 | 55 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 2.8 | 20 | 35 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 113.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.2 | 3.8 | 118 | 12 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 924.7 | 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 Sunkutu?
Now 32.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 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 Sunkutu today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Sunkutu?
Local time is 00:17. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sunkutu?
Sunkutu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sunkutu?
DEM 1,339 m.
Where is Sunkutu located?
It is at -10.23333, 31.21667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sunkutu in?
It is in Zambia.