Location & Surroundings
Chaphuka is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 37 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 160 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Caphuka
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
12° 35' 49" S, 33° 18' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1200 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 343 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:50
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chaphuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chaphuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 23.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 387 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.2 | 2.3 | 130 | 92 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 2.2 | 121 | 88 | 1,019.8 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 90 | 16.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 64 | 61 | 1,014.4 | 1.09 / 1.98 | 63 | 386.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 3.0 | 111 | 74 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 96 | 181.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 3.1 | 109 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 6.2 | 87 | 63 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 5.6 | 87 | 35 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 901.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 4.8 | 96 | 61 | 1,015.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 73 | 209.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.8 | 4.1 | 86 | 68 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 6.7 | 85 | 61 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 106.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 6.0 | 75 | 34 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 887.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 4.9 | 79 | 51 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 204.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 4.1 | 82 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chaphuka?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 23.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 387 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 Chaphuka today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Chaphuka?
Local time is 09:50. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chaphuka?
Chaphuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chaphuka?
DEM 1,200 m.
Where is Chaphuka located?
It is at -12.59681, 33.30765 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chaphuka in?
It is in Malawi.