Location & Surroundings
Chifya is a settlement in Northern Region, Malawi, at 475 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhata Bay, 12 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 260 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mzuzu 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
11° 42' 30" S, 34° 18' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 475 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 362 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:59
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chifya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chifya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 944 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (294 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 25.4 | 1.4 | 294 | 58 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 2.2 | 91 | 56 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 133.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 1.8 | 187 | 47 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 943.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 0.8 | 191 | 68 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 243.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 1.7 | 310 | 56 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 3.3 | 42 | 51 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 135.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 3.3 | 102 | 46 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 953.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 1.1 | 244 | 65 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 248.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.1 | 2.0 | 247 | 53 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 1.8 | 165 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 0.3 | 212 | 42 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 942.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 3.3 | 254 | 64 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 245.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.3 | 6.0 | 198 | 71 | 1,009.9 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chifya?
Now 25.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 944 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 Chifya today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Chifya?
Local time is 13:59. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chifya?
Chifya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chifya?
DEM 475 m.
Where is Chifya located?
It is at -11.70826, 34.31199 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chifya in?
It is in Malawi.