Location & Surroundings
Chikwawe is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,462 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ntchisi, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 57 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 39 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° 29' 0" S, 33° 57' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1462 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:11
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chikwawe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikwawe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 956 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
4.6 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 23.9 | 4.6 | 84 | 53 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 5.1 | 77 | 27 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 956.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 13 | 53 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 245.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 91 | 57 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 4.8 | 63 | 50 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 3.9 | 69 | 26 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 953.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 45 | 51 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 256.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 36 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 5.3 | 35 | 42 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 138.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.0 | 4.7 | 68 | 19 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 970.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 1.6 | 169 | 38 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 257.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.0 | 133 | 43 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.1 | 4.6 | 104 | 46 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 134.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikwawe?
Now 23.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 956 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 Chikwawe today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Chikwawe?
Local time is 20:11. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikwawe?
Chikwawe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikwawe?
DEM 1,462 m.
Where is Chikwawe located?
It is at -13.48333, 33.95000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikwawe in?
It is in Malawi.