Location & Surroundings
Chickumbeni is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 949 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zomba, 6 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 44 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
15° 26' 0" S, 35° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 949 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 744 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:47
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chickumbeni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chickumbeni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,018.8 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 | 19.3 | 2.1 | 74 | 51 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 3.1 | 51 | 49 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.8 | 3.9 | 75 | 23 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 866.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 17 | 39 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 172.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 3.2 | 63 | 53 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 3.6 | 49 | 50 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 104.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 1.9 | 52 | 29 | 1,015.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 33 | 706.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 49 | 37 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 169.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.6 | 3.1 | 76 | 69 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.7 | 73 | 50 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 3.4 | 122 | 32 | 1,016.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 66 | 599.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.3 | 116 | 48 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 121.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 3.0 | 85 | 79 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chickumbeni?
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 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 Chickumbeni today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Chickumbeni?
Local time is 10:47. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chickumbeni?
Chickumbeni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chickumbeni?
DEM 949 m.
Where is Chickumbeni located?
It is at -15.43333, 35.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chickumbeni in?
It is in Malawi.