Location & Surroundings
Lake Chilwa is a lake in Southern Region, Malawi, at 623 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Insaca, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Liwonde Mvuu Camp Airport, 67 km away.
Overview
Lake Chilwa is lake in Malawi.
It is located in Zomba District, Malawi.
It covers about 1,200 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 627 metre.
Also known as: Lake Shirwa
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Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Zomba District
- Area 1,200 square kilometre
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 18' 0" S, 35° 42' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 623 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:52
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other lakes nearby
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Weather in Lake Chilwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lake Chilwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 908 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,012.6 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 | 28.9 | 1.7 | 238 | 39 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 1.2 | 191 | 44 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 238.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 3.0 | 101 | 56 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 4.7 | 28 | 58 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 143.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.6 | 3.1 | 167 | 41 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 907.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 4.0 | 51 | 47 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 180.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 102 | 54 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 5.8 | 16 | 56 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 144.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.1 | 3.5 | 148 | 37 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 955.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 1.5 | 159 | 44 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 240.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 35 | 44 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 6.6 | 12 | 53 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 148.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.2 | 3.4 | 157 | 37 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 958.6 | 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 Chilwa?
Now 28.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 908 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 Chilwa today?
Sunrise around 05:07 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Lake Chilwa?
Local time is 23:52. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lake Chilwa?
Lake Chilwa is a lake.
What is the elevation of Lake Chilwa?
DEM 623 m.
Where is Lake Chilwa located?
It is at -15.30000, 35.70000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lake Chilwa in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
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- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Lake Chilwa