Location & Surroundings
Chithasa is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,335 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dedza, 34 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is 61 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ulongwe Airport, 44 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
14° 27' 56" S, 34° 1' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1335 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,049 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:36
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chithasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chithasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,018.7 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 | 16.5 | 2.0 | 142 | 59 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 2.8 | 134 | 47 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 1.9 | 157 | 21 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 919.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 169 | 37 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 235.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 2.2 | 133 | 46 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 3.2 | 59 | 38 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 3.8 | 11 | 22 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 920.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 2.4 | 43 | 34 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 227.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.7 | 1.8 | 86 | 48 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 5.5 | 30 | 40 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.8 | 3.4 | 18 | 21 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 910.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 65 | 34 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 104.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 3.8 | 30 | 45 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chithasa?
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 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 Chithasa today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chithasa?
Local time is 09:36. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chithasa?
Chithasa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chithasa?
DEM 1,335 m.
Where is Chithasa located?
It is at -14.46549, 34.02997 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chithasa in?
It is in Malawi.