Location & Surroundings
Bowa is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 519 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhotakota, 48 km to the southeast. The national capital Lilongwe is about 165 km to the south. The nearest airport is Dwangwa Airport, 2 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
12° 32' 8" S, 34° 7' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 519 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 389 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:33
- Sunrise 05:06
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bowa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bowa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 31.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 915 W/m2.
Temperature
31.0 C
Wind
4.2 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 31.0 | 4.2 | 16 | 47 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 0.7 | 232 | 68 | 1,012.6 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 91 | 157.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 0.4 | 187 | 67 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 3.3 | 73 | 63 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 61 | 114.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 4.1 | 70 | 48 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 915.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 0.4 | 125 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.93 / 0.94 | 91 | 205.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 2.0 | 61 | 81 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.8 | 70 | 69 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 19 | 120.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 3.7 | 79 | 46 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 3 | 931.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 22 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 254.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 46 | 80 | 1,010.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 3.0 | 77 | 65 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.9 | 3.1 | 46 | 45 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 791.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bowa?
Now 31.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 31.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 915 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 Bowa today?
Sunrise around 05:06 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 43m.
What is the local time in Bowa?
Local time is 21:33. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bowa?
Bowa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bowa?
DEM 519 m.
Where is Bowa located?
It is at -12.53548, 34.12185 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bowa in?
It is in Malawi.