Location & Surroundings
Chunga is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,233 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 42 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 165 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 55 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
12° 31' 13" S, 33° 29' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1233 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 291 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:19
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 30.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
5.7 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 29.2 | 5.7 | 87 | 31 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 2.9 | 101 | 53 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 255.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.9 | 87 | 65 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 6.3 | 87 | 46 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 124.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 5.7 | 94 | 25 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 959.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 2.5 | 112 | 44 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 257.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 2.6 | 94 | 52 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 6.6 | 85 | 55 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 124.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.6 | 6.2 | 89 | 28 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 951.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.6 | 116 | 44 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 255.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 4.5 | 97 | 46 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 6.8 | 85 | 46 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 127.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.7 | 5.4 | 89 | 23 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 968.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chunga?
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 30.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 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 Chunga today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Chunga?
Local time is 20:19. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chunga?
Chunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chunga?
DEM 1,233 m.
Where is Chunga located?
It is at -12.52028, 33.49227 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chunga in?
It is in Malawi.