Location & Surroundings
Chinsamba is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,081 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lilongwe, 6 km to the north. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 25 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
14° 1' 0" S, 33° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1081 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22,503 p/km²
- Built-up 35.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:26
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Subdivisions
Weather in Chinsamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chinsamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 18.7 | 1.5 | 121 | 73 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 2.0 | 95 | 53 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 3.1 | 93 | 34 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 656.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 3.1 | 52 | 47 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 158.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.9 | 154 | 54 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.3 | 96 | 38 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 2.8 | 56 | 19 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 913.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 2.5 | 117 | 32 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 246.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.5 | 1.7 | 132 | 44 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 4.2 | 83 | 43 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 3.9 | 43 | 26 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 910.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 3.4 | 73 | 42 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 240.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.0 | 1.8 | 86 | 51 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chinsamba?
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Chinsamba today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Chinsamba?
Local time is 13:26. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chinsamba?
Chinsamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chinsamba?
DEM 1,081 m.
Where is Chinsamba located?
It is at -14.01667, 33.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chinsamba in?
It is in Malawi.