Location & Surroundings
Chapuma is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 20 km to the southeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 65 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 46 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° 24' 49" S, 33° 35' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1112 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 966 p/km²
- Built-up 10.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:31
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chapuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chapuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 910 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,017.4 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 | 18.2 | 1.7 | 110 | 69 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 3.8 | 111 | 38 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 3.9 | 112 | 22 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 910.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 3.5 | 77 | 43 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 249.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 2.9 | 119 | 46 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 5.1 | 99 | 40 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 4.1 | 86 | 24 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 918.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 3.9 | 65 | 44 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 249.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.3 | 1.8 | 108 | 63 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 5.8 | 80 | 38 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 105.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 4.5 | 54 | 23 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 917.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 3.1 | 75 | 39 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 230.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 3.4 | 68 | 52 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chapuma?
Now 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 910 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 Chapuma today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chapuma?
Local time is 08:31. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chapuma?
Chapuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chapuma?
DEM 1,112 m.
Where is Chapuma located?
It is at -13.41371, 33.59881 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chapuma in?
It is in Malawi.