Location & Surroundings
Chimwala is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,056 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasungu, 30 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is 81 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Chimwara
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° 18' 19" S, 33° 28' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1056 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 509 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:08
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chimwala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chimwala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 30.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 892 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
6.1 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 23.6 | 6.1 | 88 | 42 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.2 | 4.7 | 68 | 26 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 892.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.9 | 84 | 43 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 92.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 3.4 | 110 | 49 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 6.6 | 72 | 42 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 4.3 | 63 | 26 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 891.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 2.8 | 79 | 39 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 143.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 2.2 | 120 | 51 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 5.3 | 85 | 44 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 134 | 36 | 1,012.4 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 98 | 668.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 3.0 | 127 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 18 | 36.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 1.8 | 122 | 73 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 5.6 | 86 | 52 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 84.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chimwala?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 30.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 892 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 Chimwala today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Chimwala?
Local time is 16:08. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chimwala?
Chimwala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chimwala?
DEM 1,056 m.
Where is Chimwala located?
It is at -13.30538, 33.46784 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chimwala in?
It is in Malawi.