Location & Surroundings
Chikukula is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,028 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasungu, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Lilongwe is about 120 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: Cikukula
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
12° 57' 57" S, 33° 24' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1028 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 426 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:29
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chikukula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikukula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 25.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 19.6 | 2.5 | 104 | 70 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 5.0 | 104 | 51 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 97.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.7 | 91 | 43 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 510.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 3.5 | 72 | 56 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 68.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 1.9 | 99 | 70 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 4.1 | 114 | 39 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 4.8 | 100 | 23 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 905.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 4.1 | 67 | 49 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 205.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.0 | 2.9 | 122 | 62 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 5.6 | 97 | 44 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 4.6 | 93 | 22 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 914.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 4.8 | 64 | 49 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 251.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 3.9 | 85 | 59 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikukula?
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 25.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 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 Chikukula today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Chikukula?
Local time is 09:29. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikukula?
Chikukula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikukula?
DEM 1,028 m.
Where is Chikukula located?
It is at -12.96585, 33.39998 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikukula in?
It is in Malawi.