Location & Surroundings
Chikadya is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 611 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ntcheu, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ulongwe Airport, 48 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
14° 38' 30" S, 34° 47' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 611 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 648 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:04
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Chikadya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikadya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.1 | 2.6 | 136 | 52 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.9 | 172 | 44 | 1,014.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 508.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 144 | 61 | 1,018.3 | 0.42 / 0.53 | 63 | 29.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 2.3 | 166 | 69 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.7 | 141 | 52 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 88.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 2.8 | 100 | 26 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 800.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 0.6 | 261 | 45 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 203.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 171 | 50 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 2.5 | 127 | 45 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 2.6 | 111 | 20 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 904.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 4.6 | 177 | 28 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 236.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 2.5 | 147 | 55 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 2.8 | 142 | 50 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 109.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikadya?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 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 Chikadya today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Chikadya?
Local time is 19:04. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikadya?
Chikadya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikadya?
DEM 611 m.
Where is Chikadya located?
It is at -14.64175, 34.79098 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikadya in?
It is in Malawi.