Location & Surroundings
Chateka is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,111 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 46 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 49 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: Chateka Chipamphale
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° 45' 59" S, 33° 23' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1111 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 324 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:54
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chateka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chateka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.6 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 18.3 | 2.6 | 102 | 62 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 6.0 | 101 | 49 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 92.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 4.2 | 87 | 32 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 679.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 4.6 | 99 | 45 | 1,018.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 23 | 23.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 2.8 | 129 | 61 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 6.0 | 92 | 47 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 4.3 | 106 | 30 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 740.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.6 | 89 | 42 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 53.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.4 | 3.2 | 115 | 56 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 5.6 | 88 | 49 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 4.1 | 120 | 30 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 702.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 3.4 | 137 | 43 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 127.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.2 | 2.8 | 142 | 56 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chateka?
Now 18.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.6 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 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 Chateka today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Chateka?
Local time is 11:54. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chateka?
Chateka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chateka?
DEM 1,111 m.
Where is Chateka located?
It is at -13.76651, 33.38636 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chateka in?
It is in Malawi.