Location & Surroundings
Sha Nkango is an intermittent wetland in Omusati Region, Namibia, at 1,114 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Okahao, 35 km to the east. The national capital Windhoek is about 570 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Opuwo, 95 km away.
Overview
Sha Nkango is an intermittent wetland.
It is located in Namibia.
Basic Data
- Country Namibia
- Type intermittent wetland (WTLDI)
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 54' 59" S, 14° 44' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1114 m
- Timezone Africa/Windhoek
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (NAD)
- Phone Prefix +264
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:22
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 18:57
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Nearby
Weather in Sha Nkango
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sha Nkango, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 33.2 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,012.5 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 | 20.5 | 2.3 | 234 | 25 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.2 | 8.6 | 318 | 12 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 786.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 8.1 | 267 | 21 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 437.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 7.0 | 255 | 22 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.1 | 6.3 | 262 | 21 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 8.4 | 286 | 3 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 849.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 6.5 | 270 | 17 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 473.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 1.6 | 222 | 52 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.5 | 2.0 | 117 | 56 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 17.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.6 | 275 | 21 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 798.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 4.3 | 290 | 17 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 444.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 3.0 | 210 | 38 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.3 | 1.8 | 114 | 42 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sha Nkango?
Now 20.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 33.2 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 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 Sha Nkango today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 18:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Sha Nkango?
Local time is 14:22. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sha Nkango?
Sha Nkango is a intermittent wetland.
What is the elevation of Sha Nkango?
DEM 1,114 m.
Where is Sha Nkango located?
It is at -17.91645, 14.73722 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sha Nkango in?
It is in Namibia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry