Location & Surroundings
Chambwe is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,314 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 16 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is 32 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 13 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° 40' 32" S, 33° 46' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1314 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 59 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:46
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chambwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chambwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 27.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 861 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 20.8 | 3.9 | 104 | 55 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 2.2 | 119 | 66 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 6.3 | 90 | 53 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 97.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 4.3 | 83 | 31 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 861.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 3.2 | 93 | 46 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 121.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 3.2 | 101 | 56 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 6.1 | 84 | 52 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 98.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 3.8 | 90 | 30 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 832.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.9 | 1.7 | 92 | 45 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 126.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 2.6 | 108 | 56 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 6.0 | 87 | 52 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 98.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 3.5 | 131 | 36 | 1,013.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 639.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.4 | 2.5 | 158 | 66 | 1,017.9 | 0.58 / 0.68 | 33 | 30.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chambwe?
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 27.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 861 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 Chambwe today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Chambwe?
Local time is 06:46. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chambwe?
Chambwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chambwe?
DEM 1,314 m.
Where is Chambwe located?
It is at -13.67562, 33.76858 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chambwe in?
It is in Malawi.