Location & Surroundings
Chia Lagoon is a water in Central Region, Malawi, at 476 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhotakota, 23 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Dwangwa Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: Lake Chia
Basic Data
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 7' 57" S, 34° 19' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 476 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:03
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other lakes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chia Lagoon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chia Lagoon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (8 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 25.3 | 0.8 | 8 | 57 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 296 | 52 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 2.3 | 50 | 49 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 3.5 | 73 | 38 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 941.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 0.9 | 163 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 246.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 289 | 55 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 3.8 | 45 | 50 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 3.2 | 70 | 38 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 943.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.7 | 2.0 | 304 | 61 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 245.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 334 | 53 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 5.3 | 22 | 49 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 132.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 3.6 | 9 | 36 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 948.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.1 | 1.1 | 201 | 67 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 248.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chia Lagoon?
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 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 Chia Lagoon today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Chia Lagoon?
Local time is 02:03. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chia Lagoon?
Chia Lagoon is a lake.
What is the elevation of Chia Lagoon?
DEM 476 m.
Where is Chia Lagoon located?
It is at -13.13239, 34.31690 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chia Lagoon in?
It is in Malawi.