Location & Surroundings
Lusaka is a settlement in Free State, South Africa, at 1,451 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thaba Nchu, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 405 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Thaba Nchu Tar Airport, 19 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
29° 9' 23" S, 26° 46' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1451 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:15
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 13 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lusaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lusaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 32.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 953 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 15.9 | 3.4 | 39 | 69 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 2.7 | 20 | 52 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 4.2 | 278 | 14 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 953.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 210 | 21 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 365.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 4.8 | 38 | 32 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 9.2 | 21 | 42 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 109.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 10.9 | 321 | 13 | 1,002.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 827.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 8.0 | 356 | 54 | 1,010.0 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 100 | 249.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.3 | 5.4 | 36 | 81 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 3.9 | 2 | 52 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 9.7 | 291 | 12 | 1,003.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 961.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 4.4 | 224 | 16 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 369.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.7 | 0.2 | 125 | 24 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lusaka?
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 32.3 C, max wind 4.8 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 Lusaka today?
Sunrise around 05:15 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 13h 22m.
What is the local time in Lusaka?
Local time is 11:15. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lusaka?
Lusaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lusaka?
DEM 1,451 m.
Where is Lusaka located?
It is at -29.15638, 26.77075 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lusaka in?
It is in South Africa.