Location & Surroundings
Nkwikwi is a pan in Zambezi Region, Namibia, at 961 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katima Mulilo, 64 km to the northeast. The national capital Windhoek is about 875 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Katima Mulilo Airport, 48 km away.
Overview
Nkwikwi is a pan.
It is located in Namibia.
Basic Data
- Country Namibia
- Type pan (PAN)
- a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 49' 0" S, 23° 46' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 961 m
- Timezone Africa/Windhoek
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 40 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Dollar (NAD)
- Phone Prefix +264
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:11
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 47 min
Weather in Nkwikwi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkwikwi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 38.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 922 W/m2.
Temperature
38.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 38.4 | 2.3 | 91 | 17 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 1.6 | 109 | 26 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 289.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 0 | 38 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 1.1 | 352 | 46 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 78.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.7 | 3.1 | 90 | 15 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 922.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 3.2 | 96 | 20 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 361.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.4 | 287 | 29 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 3.6 | 68 | 20 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 41.7 | 1.7 | 59 | 8 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 945.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 1.9 | 80 | 14 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 372.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 103 | 24 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 3.9 | 37 | 15 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 78.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 41.3 | 3.0 | 43 | 8 | 1,003.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 937.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkwikwi?
Now 38.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 38.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 922 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 Nkwikwi today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 46m.
What is the local time in Nkwikwi?
Local time is 02:11. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkwikwi?
Nkwikwi is a pan.
What is the elevation of Nkwikwi?
DEM 961 m.
Where is Nkwikwi located?
It is at -17.81667, 23.76667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkwikwi in?
It is in Namibia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry