Location & Surroundings
Kachaje is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,100 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 21 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is 80 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chipata, 57 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° 46' 48" S, 33° 4' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1100 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,810 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:53
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kachaje
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kachaje, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 17.5 | 1.7 | 121 | 75 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 3.4 | 127 | 49 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 2.3 | 111 | 32 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 590.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 2.4 | 67 | 47 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 86.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 1.9 | 144 | 61 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.8 | 116 | 38 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 3.2 | 101 | 16 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 913.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.8 | 145 | 29 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 239.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.5 | 2.3 | 132 | 42 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 4.2 | 100 | 41 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 3.5 | 106 | 19 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 912.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.9 | 142 | 33 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 249.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.7 | 2.1 | 102 | 55 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kachaje?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 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 Kachaje today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kachaje?
Local time is 08:53. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kachaje?
Kachaje is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kachaje?
DEM 1,100 m.
Where is Kachaje located?
It is at -13.77991, 33.06920 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kachaje in?
It is in Malawi.