Location & Surroundings
Chidimba is a stream in Southern Region, Malawi, at 163 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngabu, 27 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 72 km away.
Overview
Chidimba is river in Chikwawa District, Malawi.
It is located in Chikwawa District, Malawi.
The elevation is around 163 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Chikwawa District
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 19' 0" S, 35° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 163 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 242 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:21
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chidimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chidimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.88 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 | 18.1 | 0.2 | 357 | 95 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 155 | 82 | 1,019.6 | 1.60 / 1.60 | 65 | 44.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 2.1 | 165 | 59 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 72 | 596.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 127 | 78 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 18 | 147.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 2.1 | 109 | 92 | 1,015.5 | 0.73 / 0.88 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 117 | 71 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 60 | 111.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 2.1 | 147 | 43 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 54 | 706.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.9 | 102 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 176.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.9 | 1.3 | 119 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 1.3 | 272 | 62 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 3.4 | 192 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 741.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 67 | 65 | 1,010.8 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 92 | 88.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 1.2 | 157 | 78 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chidimba?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chidimba today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Chidimba?
Local time is 11:21. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chidimba?
Chidimba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Chidimba?
DEM 163 m.
Where is Chidimba located?
It is at -16.31667, 35.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chidimba in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry