Location & Surroundings
Chambe Basin is a depression(s) in Southern Region, Malawi, at 1,893 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mulanje, 14 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Chambe Plateau
Overview
Chambe Basin is a basin.
It is located in Malawi.
The elevation is around 1,893 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Type depression(s) (DPR)
- a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 54' 41" S, 35° 32' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1893 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:35
- Sunrise 05:02
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Chambe Basin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chambe Basin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 972 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,018.4 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 | 21.8 | 2.3 | 112 | 69 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 0.7 | 80 | 75 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 0.2 | 287 | 42 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 154.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.2 | 1.0 | 185 | 19 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 972.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 2.4 | 99 | 27 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 164.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 51 | 50 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 4.0 | 18 | 42 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 151.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.6 | 2.6 | 350 | 21 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 963.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.4 | 1.0 | 78 | 30 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 237.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 29 | 36 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 5.3 | 15 | 39 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 154.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 4.1 | 91 | 32 | 1,008.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 78 | 776.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.3 | 2.5 | 117 | 59 | 1,012.8 | 0.81 / 0.83 | 7 | 74.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chambe Basin?
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 972 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 Chambe Basin today?
Sunrise around 05:02 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Chambe Basin?
Local time is 05:35. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chambe Basin?
Chambe Basin is a depression(s).
What is the elevation of Chambe Basin?
DEM 1,893 m.
Where is Chambe Basin located?
It is at -15.91127, 35.53597 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chambe Basin in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry