Location & Surroundings
Chipeka is a settlement in Northern Region, Malawi, at 552 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhata Bay, 17 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 250 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mzuzu Airport, 42 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
11° 45' 0" S, 34° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 552 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 561 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:52
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chipeka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chipeka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 950 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 1.1 | 189 | 71 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 2.9 | 265 | 50 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 2.4 | 165 | 51 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 138.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.2 | 1.0 | 179 | 34 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 950.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 2.9 | 282 | 64 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 251.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 9.7 | 186 | 58 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 6.9 | 144 | 55 | 1,017.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 0 | 138.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 5.3 | 168 | 51 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 944.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 2.5 | 260 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 250.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 2.6 | 277 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 3.4 | 176 | 57 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 137.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 3.1 | 163 | 45 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 939.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 2.2 | 343 | 66 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 181.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chipeka?
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 950 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 Chipeka today?
Sunrise around 05:07 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Chipeka?
Local time is 02:52. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chipeka?
Chipeka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chipeka?
DEM 552 m.
Where is Chipeka located?
It is at -11.75000, 34.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chipeka in?
It is in Malawi.