Location & Surroundings
Chinkwangula is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,129 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 69 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 43 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
13° 23' 10" S, 33° 33' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1129 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 898 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:17
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chinkwangula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chinkwangula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 916 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,019.0 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 | 20.6 | 2.5 | 72 | 59 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 1.6 | 108 | 69 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 3.7 | 112 | 37 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.2 | 3.8 | 109 | 19 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 916.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 3.3 | 78 | 40 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 2.6 | 122 | 47 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 5.2 | 97 | 39 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 4.1 | 82 | 23 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 915.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.6 | 3.9 | 62 | 53 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 248.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 2.0 | 104 | 65 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 5.8 | 73 | 39 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.9 | 4.5 | 58 | 23 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 916.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 3.2 | 67 | 38 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 231.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chinkwangula?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 916 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 Chinkwangula today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chinkwangula?
Local time is 06:17. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chinkwangula?
Chinkwangula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chinkwangula?
DEM 1,129 m.
Where is Chinkwangula located?
It is at -13.38610, 33.56614 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chinkwangula in?
It is in Malawi.