Location & Surroundings
Zuma is a forest(s) in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,007 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Senanga, 75 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 575 km to the east. The nearest airport is Senanga, 77 km away.
Overview
Zuma is Zambia forest.
It is located in Western Province, Zambia.
The elevation is around 1,007 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Located in Western Province
- Type forest(s) (FRST)
- an area dominated by tree vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 46' 0" S, 23° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1007 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:38
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other forest(s)s nearby
Weather in Zuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 39.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
37.2 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,005.1 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 | 37.2 | 2.9 | 337 | 18 | 1,005.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 4.3 | 25 | 32 | 1,008.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 76 | 212.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 2.6 | 31 | 62 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.9 | 355 | 52 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.2 | 1.2 | 117 | 17 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 766.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 83 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 218.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 3.1 | 47 | 55 | 1,012.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 87 | 48 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.8 | 3.7 | 49 | 21 | 1,008.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 729.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 4.3 | 59 | 34 | 1,012.2 | 0.14 / 0.17 | 91 | 41.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 54 | 53 | 1,014.0 | 0.23 / 0.39 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 77 | 46 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 54.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.1 | 2.9 | 81 | 16 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 834.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zuma?
Now 37.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 39.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 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 Zuma today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Zuma?
Local time is 19:38. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zuma?
Zuma is a forest(s).
What is the elevation of Zuma?
DEM 1,007 m.
Where is Zuma located?
It is at -16.76667, 23.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zuma in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry