Location & Surroundings
Chitope is an estate(s) in Southern Region, Malawi, at 836 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mulanje, 9 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 64 km away.
Basic Data
- Type estate(s) (EST)
- a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 57' 0" S, 35° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 836 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 539 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:55
- Sunrise 05:02
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Nearby
Weather in Chitope
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chitope, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 971 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,014.5 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 | 21.3 | 1.4 | 38 | 43 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 3.2 | 14 | 36 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 155.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.3 | 1.8 | 315 | 20 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 971.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 1.7 | 76 | 30 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 239.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.5 | 34 | 35 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 5.2 | 17 | 36 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 154.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.9 | 2.7 | 126 | 20 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 878.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 4.2 | 108 | 43 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 119.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.7 | 3.3 | 144 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 2.7 | 125 | 68 | 1,016.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 42 | 89.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 4.7 | 165 | 55 | 1,012.7 | 1.50 / 1.60 | 53 | 644.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 3.5 | 125 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 0 | 207.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.9 | 3.0 | 119 | 87 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chitope?
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 971 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 Chitope today?
Sunrise around 05:02 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Chitope?
Local time is 10:55. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chitope?
Chitope is a estate(s).
What is the elevation of Chitope?
DEM 836 m.
Where is Chitope located?
It is at -15.95000, 35.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chitope in?
It is in Malawi.