Location & Surroundings
Chunga is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,049 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 45 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is 62 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International 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
13° 42' 0" S, 33° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1049 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 282 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:18
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 25.7 | 4.1 | 98 | 41 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 2.9 | 104 | 50 | 1,018.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 92 | 87.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 1.9 | 129 | 69 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 3.7 | 121 | 46 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 96.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 3.3 | 85 | 34 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 522.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 3.5 | 64 | 46 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 202.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 2.1 | 142 | 63 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 3.9 | 120 | 37 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.3 | 3.8 | 98 | 16 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 916.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 135 | 34 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 252.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 2.9 | 138 | 43 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 4.7 | 101 | 43 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.0 | 3.8 | 107 | 20 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 911.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chunga?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 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 05:35 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Chunga?
Local time is 21:18. 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 1,049 m.
Where is Chunga located?
It is at -13.70000, 33.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chunga in?
It is in Malawi.