Location & Surroundings
Chipande is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 92 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chipata, 44 km away.
Also known as: Chipanda
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° 41' 44" S, 32° 58' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1130 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,056 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:18
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chipande
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chipande, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 33.0 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 930 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 26.6 | 3.5 | 100 | 38 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 2.2 | 121 | 58 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 4.6 | 102 | 46 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 114.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.0 | 4.7 | 100 | 21 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 930.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 2.9 | 139 | 38 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 237.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 2.7 | 129 | 55 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 5.4 | 107 | 39 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 117.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.5 | 4.4 | 108 | 22 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 943.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.5 | 2.2 | 133 | 37 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 254.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 143 | 49 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 5.9 | 87 | 37 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 119.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 4.8 | 73 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 947.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.4 | 4.1 | 75 | 32 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chipande?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 33.0 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 930 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 Chipande today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Chipande?
Local time is 07:18. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chipande?
Chipande is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chipande?
DEM 1,130 m.
Where is Chipande located?
It is at -13.69543, 32.97933 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chipande in?
It is in Malawi.