Location & Surroundings
Chitumba is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,106 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 15 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is 86 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chipata, 52 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° 46' 21" S, 33° 1' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1106 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,325 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:21
- Sunrise 05:10
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chitumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chitumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.4 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 26.4 | 3.5 | 94 | 41 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 46 | 60 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 5.2 | 53 | 43 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 108.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.4 | 3.6 | 88 | 18 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 891.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 3.4 | 51 | 39 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 191.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 14 | 57 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 5.1 | 42 | 33 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 121.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.4 | 3.4 | 82 | 19 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 779.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 2.0 | 55 | 37 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 159.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 355 | 43 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 4.6 | 43 | 26 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 137.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.2 | 3.5 | 87 | 17 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 835.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.6 | 1.5 | 358 | 34 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 187.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chitumba?
Now 26.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.4 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 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 Chitumba today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 42m.
What is the local time in Chitumba?
Local time is 03:21. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chitumba?
Chitumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chitumba?
DEM 1,106 m.
Where is Chitumba located?
It is at -13.77260, 33.01982 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chitumba in?
It is in Malawi.