Location & Surroundings
Chanasa is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 722 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Phalombe, 11 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Chanza
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
15° 50' 7" S, 35° 33' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 722 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 612 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:39
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Chanasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chanasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 24.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,023.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
2.10 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 | 20.1 | 2.0 | 126 | 81 | 1,023.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.5 | 140 | 58 | 1,018.2 | 3.03 / 3.03 | 72 | 493.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 3.0 | 148 | 82 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 1.57 | 92 | 115.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 2.3 | 155 | 88 | 1,020.3 | 0.45 / 2.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 1.3 | 136 | 84 | 1,022.5 | 0.08 / 2.10 | 100 | 16.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 1.0 | 128 | 90 | 1,019.4 | 1.24 / 3.34 | 100 | 69.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 1.3 | 151 | 91 | 1,021.5 | 1.05 / 4.39 | 100 | 10.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 1.0 | 174 | 95 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.9 | 0.7 | 165 | 90 | 1,022.3 | 1.30 / 3.15 | 93 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.2 | 2.3 | 193 | 94 | 1,018.9 | 7.13 / 10.28 | 100 | 98.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 1.5 | 202 | 95 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 9.23 | 99 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 0.3 | 271 | 97 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 3.79 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.2 | 0.2 | 253 | 95 | 1,021.8 | 0.51 / 4.30 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chanasa?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 24.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chanasa today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Chanasa?
Local time is 17:39. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chanasa?
Chanasa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chanasa?
DEM 722 m.
Where is Chanasa located?
It is at -15.83520, 35.55261 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chanasa in?
It is in Malawi.