Location & Surroundings
Chamakala is a mountain in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,072 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasungu, 28 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is about 135 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: Chamakara Hill
Overview
Chamakala is mountain in Malawi.
It is located in Kasungu District, Malawi.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Kasungu District
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 47' 0" S, 33° 27' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1072 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 177 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:38
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other mountains nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chamakala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chamakala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 31.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
4.3 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
45 %
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 | 31.4 | 4.3 | 114 | 24 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 3.6 | 73 | 52 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 223.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 1.9 | 128 | 58 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 4.9 | 106 | 39 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.2 | 4.4 | 92 | 23 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 918.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 2.9 | 74 | 44 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 251.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.9 | 88 | 61 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 5.9 | 88 | 40 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.8 | 4.5 | 88 | 24 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 917.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 2.3 | 72 | 39 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 248.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 2.6 | 76 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 5.7 | 71 | 46 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.9 | 5.9 | 94 | 22 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 915.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chamakala?
Now 31.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 31.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 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 Chamakala today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chamakala?
Local time is 19:38. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chamakala?
Chamakala is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Chamakala?
DEM 1,072 m.
Where is Chamakala located?
It is at -12.78333, 33.45000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chamakala in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry