Location & Surroundings
Chankho is a marsh(es) in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,098 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 67 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 46 km away.
Also known as: Chankha
Overview
Chankha is swamp in Malawi.
It is located in Dowa District, Malawi.
The elevation is around 1,076 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Dowa District
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 25' 12" S, 33° 32' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1098 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 62 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:31
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Chankho
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chankho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 31.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,016.5 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 | 22.3 | 3.8 | 60 | 46 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 1.7 | 105 | 54 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 4.7 | 70 | 37 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.6 | 2.7 | 51 | 22 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 919.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 3.3 | 60 | 39 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 248.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chankho?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 31.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 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 Chankho today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chankho?
Local time is 01:31. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chankho?
Chankho is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Chankho?
DEM 1,098 m.
Where is Chankho located?
It is at -13.42005, 33.53599 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chankho in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry