Location & Surroundings
Chilunga is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 689 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zomba, 17 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 59 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
15° 26' 0" S, 35° 28' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 689 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 334 p/km²
- Built-up 6.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:19
- Sunrise 05:02
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chilunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chilunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 W/m2.
Temperature
35.7 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 | 35.7 | 3.8 | 83 | 19 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 0.6 | 334 | 31 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 245.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 14 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.4 | 4.3 | 34 | 32 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 153.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.0 | 3.8 | 96 | 18 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 895.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 1.5 | 177 | 32 | 1,010.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 23 | 119.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 205 | 79 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 97 | 63 | 1,015.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 69 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.4 | 3.9 | 187 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.47 / 0.64 | 86 | 687.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 2.6 | 121 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 0 | 93.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 143 | 82 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 125 | 64 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.8 | 1.4 | 155 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 875.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chilunga?
Now 35.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 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 Chilunga today?
Sunrise around 05:02 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Chilunga?
Local time is 01:19. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chilunga?
Chilunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chilunga?
DEM 689 m.
Where is Chilunga located?
It is at -15.43333, 35.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chilunga in?
It is in Malawi.