Location & Surroundings
Chaima is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,071 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasungu, 30 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is 81 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 32 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
13° 18' 10" S, 33° 29' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1071 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 467 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:41
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chaima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chaima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 29.9 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 19.1 | 2.7 | 74 | 50 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 6.0 | 66 | 37 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 93.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 5.3 | 71 | 18 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 901.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 2.3 | 87 | 35 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 253.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 2.7 | 91 | 42 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 6.3 | 65 | 44 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 5.1 | 68 | 22 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 900.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 2.3 | 82 | 39 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 251.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.5 | 3.2 | 82 | 40 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 6.5 | 59 | 51 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 5.2 | 63 | 25 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 899.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 2.7 | 79 | 43 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 249.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.1 | 5.4 | 54 | 52 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chaima?
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 29.9 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 Chaima today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Chaima?
Local time is 09:41. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chaima?
Chaima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chaima?
DEM 1,071 m.
Where is Chaima located?
It is at -13.30280, 33.48368 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chaima in?
It is in Malawi.