Location & Surroundings
Chisamba is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 527 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Salima, 6 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is 69 km to the west. The nearest airport is Salima, 20 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
13° 47' 0" S, 34° 24' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 527 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 310 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:59
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chisamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chisamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,017.0 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 | 24.5 | 0.8 | 302 | 43 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 3.9 | 160 | 48 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 4.3 | 128 | 50 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 2.7 | 124 | 28 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 902.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.1 | 318 | 48 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 240.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 2.8 | 162 | 39 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 4.5 | 124 | 41 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.1 | 2.7 | 25 | 29 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 900.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 0.4 | 225 | 53 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 237.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 0.6 | 177 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 2.3 | 50 | 42 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 1.9 | 19 | 25 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 900.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 0.9 | 271 | 49 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 237.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chisamba?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 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 Chisamba today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chisamba?
Local time is 05:59. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chisamba?
Chisamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chisamba?
DEM 527 m.
Where is Chisamba located?
It is at -13.78333, 34.40000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chisamba in?
It is in Malawi.