Location & Surroundings
Benthu is a settlement in Northern Region, Malawi, at 1,345 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karonga, 53 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is about 410 km to the south. The nearest airport is Chelinda Airport, 36 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
10° 17' 38" S, 33° 36' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1345 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 279 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:42
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Benthu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benthu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 30.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 23.1 | 3.1 | 50 | 45 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.2 | 4.5 | 65 | 25 | 1,010.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 63 | 901.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 55 | 48 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 211.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 2.0 | 58 | 55 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 3.2 | 48 | 39 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 108.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 4.9 | 84 | 25 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 853.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 2.2 | 74 | 42 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 226.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 2.4 | 66 | 52 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.1 | 3.4 | 62 | 36 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 105.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 5.1 | 84 | 22 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 851.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 5.9 | 94 | 34 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 90.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 3.4 | 77 | 49 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 4.4 | 73 | 40 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 96.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benthu?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 30.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 Benthu today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Benthu?
Local time is 14:42. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Benthu?
Benthu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benthu?
DEM 1,345 m.
Where is Benthu located?
It is at -10.29402, 33.61021 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benthu in?
It is in Malawi.