Location & Surroundings
Ching’anya is a settlement in Northern Region, Malawi, at 556 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhata Bay, 10 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 260 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mzuzu Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Chinganya
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
11° 41' 45" S, 34° 15' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 556 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 678 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:54
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ching’anya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ching’anya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 24.1 | 2.3 | 250 | 69 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.5 | 235 | 63 | 1,016.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 164 | 60 | 1,019.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 11 | 98.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 1.8 | 158 | 40 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 886.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 2.4 | 236 | 67 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 236.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 237 | 55 | 1,014.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 2.3 | 91 | 55 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 2.3 | 148 | 47 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 875.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 1.6 | 225 | 69 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 234.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 236 | 60 | 1,012.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 86 | 58 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 1.6 | 167 | 44 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 870.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.2 | 2.7 | 236 | 71 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 208.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ching’anya?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 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 Ching’anya today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Ching’anya?
Local time is 05:54. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ching’anya?
Ching’anya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ching’anya?
DEM 556 m.
Where is Ching’anya located?
It is at -11.69593, 34.26410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ching’anya in?
It is in Malawi.