Location & Surroundings
Chipwaila is a settlement in Northern Region, Malawi, at 656 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mzuzu, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 270 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mzuzu Airport, 19 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° 33' 50" S, 34° 7' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 656 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 185 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:38
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chipwaila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chipwaila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 913 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 20.4 | 1.4 | 265 | 50 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.8 | 103 | 44 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 4.4 | 127 | 33 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 912.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 237 | 70 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 243.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.5 | 327 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 2.8 | 61 | 52 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 128.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 4.2 | 111 | 33 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 945.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.6 | 185 | 53 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 246.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.5 | 1.2 | 306 | 55 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 2.8 | 43 | 45 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 4.3 | 105 | 32 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 951.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.3 | 68 | 50 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 245.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.2 | 286 | 49 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chipwaila?
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 913 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 Chipwaila today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Chipwaila?
Local time is 10:38. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chipwaila?
Chipwaila is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chipwaila?
DEM 656 m.
Where is Chipwaila located?
It is at -11.56376, 34.13073 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chipwaila in?
It is in Malawi.