Location & Surroundings
Dimu is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 485 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mangochi, 6 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mangochi Airport, 5 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° 31' 28" S, 35° 16' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 485 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,138 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:29
- Sunrise 05:00
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dimu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dimu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 37.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 925 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | 28.2 | 1.1 | 22 | 40 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 0.8 | 97 | 37 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 2.6 | 44 | 40 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 127.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.4 | 0.2 | 241 | 22 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 925.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 1.6 | 18 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 244.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 4.0 | 148 | 40 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.0 | 1.7 | 121 | 38 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 139.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.4 | 2.9 | 190 | 27 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 45 | 817.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.0 | 3.3 | 179 | 36 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 24 | 159.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 5.4 | 137 | 70 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 3.4 | 148 | 53 | 1,018.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 52 | 145.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.0 | 2.4 | 171 | 35 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 22 | 856.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.4 | 2.4 | 176 | 47 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 180.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dimu?
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 37.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 925 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 Dimu today?
Sunrise around 05:00 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 45m.
What is the local time in Dimu?
Local time is 04:29. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Dimu?
Dimu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dimu?
DEM 485 m.
Where is Dimu located?
It is at -14.52443, 35.28281 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dimu in?
It is in Malawi.