Location & Surroundings
Lake Chiwondo is a water in Northern Region, Malawi, at 477 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karonga, 21 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Karonga Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Lake Chiwondo is a lagoon.
It is located in Malawi.
The elevation is around 477 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Malawi
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 6' 39" S, 34° 0' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 477 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:56
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Nearby
Weather in Lake Chiwondo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lake Chiwondo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 30.2 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 917 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
6.9 m/s SE (153 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,013.3 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 | 27.4 | 6.9 | 153 | 45 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 3.7 | 147 | 57 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 110 | 48 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 120.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.2 | 4.3 | 67 | 42 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 917.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.9 | 173 | 56 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 235.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 223 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 3.8 | 123 | 48 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.3 | 4.0 | 71 | 40 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 931.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 1.2 | 217 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 123.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 234 | 56 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 3.2 | 117 | 46 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 126.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 4.2 | 67 | 37 | 1,006.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 932.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 1.6 | 219 | 54 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 243.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lake Chiwondo?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 30.2 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 917 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 Chiwondo today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Lake Chiwondo?
Local time is 02:56. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lake Chiwondo?
Lake Chiwondo is a lake.
What is the elevation of Lake Chiwondo?
DEM 477 m.
Where is Lake Chiwondo located?
It is at -10.11097, 34.00125 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lake Chiwondo in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry