Location & Surroundings
Chambala is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 36 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 48 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 38 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° 41' 13" S, 33° 26' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1112 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 353 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:53
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chambala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chambala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 19.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 142 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,020.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.15 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 | 17.0 | 2.4 | 94 | 86 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 2.1 | 54 | 72 | 1,016.9 | 3.16 / 3.16 | 78 | 142.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 2.8 | 160 | 84 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 94 | 136.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 2.9 | 146 | 88 | 1,018.1 | 0.19 / 0.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 2.9 | 108 | 81 | 1,020.2 | 0.40 / 1.15 | 99 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 2.8 | 38 | 57 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 403.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 3.1 | 107 | 78 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 8 | 79.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 2.5 | 126 | 85 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.0 | 5.1 | 76 | 80 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 4.6 | 58 | 38 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 844.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 4.4 | 86 | 59 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 229.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 3.5 | 84 | 64 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 6.6 | 62 | 58 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chambala?
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 19.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 142 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chambala today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Chambala?
Local time is 15:53. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chambala?
Chambala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chambala?
DEM 1,112 m.
Where is Chambala located?
It is at -13.68682, 33.44483 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chambala in?
It is in Malawi.