Location & Surroundings
Ben is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,225 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lilongwe, 46 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is 46 km to the north. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 66 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
14° 22' 40" S, 33° 44' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1225 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,311 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:25
- Sunrise 05:09
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Weather in Ben
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ben, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 903 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SE (151 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,016.4 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 | 21.7 | 3.5 | 151 | 47 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 2.7 | 165 | 66 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 2.6 | 145 | 42 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 132.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.2 | 3.3 | 169 | 20 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 903.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 2.2 | 141 | 34 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 223.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.2 | 143 | 44 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 111 | 28 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 142.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.7 | 1.8 | 92 | 15 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 938.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 1.5 | 161 | 33 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 231.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.6 | 63 | 47 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 4.2 | 26 | 46 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 142.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 2.7 | 28 | 17 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 972.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.1 | 1.5 | 106 | 35 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 156.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ben?
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 903 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 Ben today?
Sunrise around 05:09 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Ben?
Local time is 08:25. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ben?
Ben is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ben?
DEM 1,225 m.
Where is Ben located?
It is at -14.37774, 33.73904 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ben in?
It is in Malawi.