Location & Surroundings
Choma is a marsh(es) in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 46 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 33 km away.
Basic Data
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 39' 33" S, 33° 30' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1115 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 422 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:19
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other marsh(es)s nearby
Weather in Choma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Choma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 903 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 20.0 | 2.6 | 72 | 72 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 5.5 | 52 | 46 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 104.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 4.6 | 51 | 24 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 902.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 2.8 | 95 | 45 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 250.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 3.2 | 98 | 53 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 5.7 | 55 | 42 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 111.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 4.0 | 81 | 25 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 927.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 3.1 | 88 | 44 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 243.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 3.3 | 95 | 47 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 5.5 | 87 | 42 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 109.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 6.1 | 90 | 27 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 918.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 4.2 | 94 | 41 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 200.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.2 | 3.3 | 121 | 61 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Choma?
Now 20.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 903 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 Choma today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Choma?
Local time is 08:19. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Choma?
Choma is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Choma?
DEM 1,115 m.
Where is Choma located?
It is at -13.65929, 33.50889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Choma in?
It is in Malawi.