Location & Surroundings
Chimzinga is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,237 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 39 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 160 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 51 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
12° 33' 28" S, 33° 24' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1237 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 202 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:22
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chimzinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chimzinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 30.3 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 963 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 21.0 | 2.0 | 84 | 43 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 2.6 | 93 | 51 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 6.1 | 97 | 45 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.3 | 5.4 | 100 | 23 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 963.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 4.6 | 83 | 54 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 255.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 4.4 | 74 | 51 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 4.1 | 79 | 46 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 128.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 4.9 | 123 | 21 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 963.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 3.3 | 77 | 35 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 258.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 4.2 | 76 | 43 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 3.2 | 89 | 39 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 129.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.6 | 4.9 | 134 | 18 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 964.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 3.4 | 57 | 31 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 258.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chimzinga?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 30.3 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 963 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 Chimzinga today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Chimzinga?
Local time is 04:22. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chimzinga?
Chimzinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chimzinga?
DEM 1,237 m.
Where is Chimzinga located?
It is at -12.55769, 33.40753 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chimzinga in?
It is in Malawi.