Location & Surroundings
Chitunda is a mountain in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,279 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 87 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chipata, 49 km away.
Also known as: Chitunda Hill
Overview
Chitunda Hill is mountain in Malawi.
It is located in Malawi.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Malawi
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 39' 54" S, 33° 2' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1279 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 41 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:24
- Sunrise 05:12
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Chitunda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chitunda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 34.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (146 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 34.4 | 2.3 | 146 | 16 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 134 | 25 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 235.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.9 | 80 | 42 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 4.3 | 46 | 43 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 134.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.9 | 2.2 | 96 | 18 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 854.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 3.8 | 115 | 29 | 1,011.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 62 | 210.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 70 | 46 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 3.4 | 62 | 37 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 135.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.7 | 4.6 | 101 | 24 | 1,007.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 64 | 797.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 86 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 147.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 88 | 57 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 4.6 | 49 | 42 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.5 | 3.3 | 122 | 20 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 816.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chitunda?
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 34.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 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 Chitunda today?
Sunrise around 05:12 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Chitunda?
Local time is 23:24. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chitunda?
Chitunda is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Chitunda?
DEM 1,279 m.
Where is Chitunda located?
It is at -13.66510, 33.04211 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chitunda in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry