Location & Surroundings
Balakasi is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 803 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zomba, 11 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 46 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
15° 29' 0" S, 35° 21' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 803 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 504 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:03
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balakasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balakasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 26.6 | 2.7 | 136 | 39 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 103 | 45 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 196.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 2.4 | 91 | 68 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 103 | 48 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 105.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 2.0 | 60 | 33 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 686.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 119 | 42 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 90.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 1.4 | 93 | 65 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 2.3 | 83 | 56 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.6 | 2.1 | 120 | 32 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 740.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 3.4 | 170 | 38 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 171.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 2.7 | 90 | 71 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 88 | 55 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 105.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 1.6 | 107 | 37 | 1,014.0 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 95 | 597.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balakasi?
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Balakasi today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Balakasi?
Local time is 21:03. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balakasi?
Balakasi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balakasi?
DEM 803 m.
Where is Balakasi located?
It is at -15.48333, 35.35000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balakasi in?
It is in Malawi.