Location & Surroundings
Chawala is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhotakota, 43 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is about 165 km to the south. The nearest airport is Dwangwa Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Chiwala
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° 33' 13" S, 34° 10' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 480 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:53
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chawala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chawala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 29.6 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 915 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
6.4 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 26.0 | 6.4 | 57 | 60 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 3.4 | 343 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 914.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 2.3 | 207 | 62 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 238.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.9 | 224 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 5.8 | 62 | 54 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 116.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 2.1 | 5 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 920.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 2.0 | 202 | 53 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 240.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 4.1 | 181 | 68 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.9 | 5.6 | 75 | 49 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 118.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 2.4 | 13 | 43 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 923.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 1.8 | 160 | 53 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 237.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 188 | 62 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.7 | 6.1 | 79 | 52 | 1,017.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 3 | 121.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chawala?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 29.6 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 915 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 Chawala today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Chawala?
Local time is 16:53. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chawala?
Chawala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chawala?
DEM 480 m.
Where is Chawala located?
It is at -12.55358, 34.17980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chawala in?
It is in Malawi.