Location & Surroundings
Lake Chamikombe is a lake in Central Region, Malawi, at 481 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhotakota, 25 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 105 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Dwangwa Airport, 72 km away.
Basic Data
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 9' 0" S, 34° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 481 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 576 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:52
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other lakes nearby
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Weather in Lake Chamikombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lake Chamikombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 W/m2.
Temperature
30.7 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 30.7 | 3.8 | 81 | 35 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.0 | 348 | 56 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 223.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.1 | 291 | 51 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 2.6 | 51 | 47 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 122.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.6 | 3.2 | 72 | 34 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 941.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 1.2 | 242 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 247.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 287 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 4.5 | 38 | 49 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.2 | 3.4 | 69 | 34 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 944.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 1.8 | 303 | 61 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 246.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 333 | 50 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 5.8 | 21 | 46 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 132.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.3 | 3.7 | 8 | 30 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 949.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lake Chamikombe?
Now 30.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 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 Lake Chamikombe today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Lake Chamikombe?
Local time is 23:52. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lake Chamikombe?
Lake Chamikombe is a lake.
What is the elevation of Lake Chamikombe?
DEM 481 m.
Where is Lake Chamikombe located?
It is at -13.15000, 34.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lake Chamikombe in?
It is in Malawi.