Location & Surroundings
Chimute is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,144 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 10 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is 90 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chipata, 49 km away.
Also known as: Nzulu
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° 48' 7" S, 32° 58' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1144 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 382 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:02
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chimute
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chimute, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 958 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 31.1 | 4.9 | 98 | 20 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.8 | 78 | 30 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 264.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 0.7 | 100 | 42 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 5.3 | 86 | 39 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 125.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 3.8 | 103 | 19 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 958.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 4.5 | 54 | 37 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 230.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 74 | 56 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 5.6 | 59 | 42 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.9 | 2.8 | 92 | 16 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 964.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 3.8 | 61 | 27 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 262.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.5 | 62 | 41 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 5.0 | 41 | 38 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 127.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.0 | 2.1 | 142 | 12 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 966.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chimute?
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 958 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 Chimute today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Chimute?
Local time is 01:02. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chimute?
Chimute is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chimute?
DEM 1,144 m.
Where is Chimute located?
It is at -13.80200, 32.97321 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chimute in?
It is in Malawi.