Location & Surroundings
Chinzama is a peak in Southern Region, Malawi, at 2,616 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Phalombe, 11 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 78 km away.
Overview
Chinzama is summit in Malawi.
It is located in Malawi.
The elevation is around 2,240 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 54' 29" S, 35° 39' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 2616 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:38
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chinzama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chinzama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 828 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 31.7 | 1.2 | 100 | 20 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 114 | 32 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 225.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.4 | 65 | 60 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 3.2 | 15 | 45 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 146.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 1.8 | 355 | 27 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 828.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 1.2 | 21 | 35 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 173.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 19 | 49 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 4.1 | 9 | 47 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 147.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.3 | 1.4 | 11 | 21 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 960.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 0.2 | 329 | 32 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 221.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 25 | 37 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 4.1 | 5 | 40 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 150.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.0 | 1.2 | 64 | 19 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 947.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chinzama?
Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 828 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 Chinzama today?
Sunrise around 05:06 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Chinzama?
Local time is 00:38. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chinzama?
Chinzama is a peak.
What is the elevation of Chinzama?
DEM 2,616 m.
Where is Chinzama located?
It is at -15.90818, 35.66217 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chinzama in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry