Location & Surroundings
Chivwale is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasungu, 37 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is about 110 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: Ciwale
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
12° 58' 34" S, 33° 48' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1149 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 207 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:55
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chivwale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chivwale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 911 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 23.6 | 1.5 | 51 | 48 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 92 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 6.0 | 63 | 45 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 103.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 4.7 | 55 | 26 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 911.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 2.7 | 107 | 50 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 230.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 3.7 | 82 | 49 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 5.7 | 71 | 42 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 107.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.7 | 5.1 | 78 | 27 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 883.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 4.8 | 115 | 49 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 243.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 4.5 | 116 | 65 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 5.7 | 106 | 54 | 1,019.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 22 | 106.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 5.6 | 86 | 35 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 655.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 4.8 | 126 | 70 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 107.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chivwale?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 911 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 Chivwale today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Chivwale?
Local time is 03:55. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chivwale?
Chivwale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chivwale?
DEM 1,149 m.
Where is Chivwale located?
It is at -12.97623, 33.81647 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chivwale in?
It is in Malawi.