Location & Surroundings
Chiwilila is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,343 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ntchisi, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 55 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Chiwilira
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° 28' 22" S, 33° 50' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1343 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 533 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:16
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chiwilila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chiwilila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 25.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
60 %
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 | 17.4 | 2.3 | 94 | 91 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 4.4 | 83 | 86 | 1,019.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 52.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 4.6 | 53 | 47 | 1,014.0 | 0.11 / 0.13 | 8 | 690.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 2.9 | 104 | 77 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 244.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 3.1 | 100 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 6.1 | 69 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 98.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 4.9 | 62 | 45 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 782.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 75 | 70 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 185.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.1 | 2.8 | 67 | 62 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 5.7 | 51 | 53 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 4.5 | 51 | 30 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 885.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 124 | 48 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 205.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.9 | 2.8 | 85 | 53 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chiwilila?
Now 17.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 25.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 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 Chiwilila today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Chiwilila?
Local time is 11:16. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chiwilila?
Chiwilila is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chiwilila?
DEM 1,343 m.
Where is Chiwilila located?
It is at -13.47264, 33.84332 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiwilila in?
It is in Malawi.