Location & Surroundings
Chikonza is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,121 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 82 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chipata, 55 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
13° 40' 44" S, 33° 5' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1121 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 999 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:13
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chikonza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikonza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 31.2 | 3.0 | 110 | 20 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.5 | 144 | 32 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 249.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 2.2 | 155 | 44 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 4.2 | 113 | 38 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.7 | 2.8 | 106 | 19 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 918.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 2.2 | 141 | 31 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 255.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 2.0 | 140 | 42 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 4.7 | 85 | 34 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.4 | 2.6 | 77 | 18 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 916.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 3.3 | 68 | 33 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 232.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.7 | 60 | 48 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 5.8 | 50 | 40 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.7 | 2.0 | 87 | 16 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 911.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikonza?
Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 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 Chikonza today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chikonza?
Local time is 21:13. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikonza?
Chikonza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikonza?
DEM 1,121 m.
Where is Chikonza located?
It is at -13.67876, 33.08743 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikonza in?
It is in Malawi.