Location & Surroundings
James is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 824 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zomba, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 48 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° 27' 0" S, 35° 21' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 824 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 583 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:22
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in James
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for James, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 19.3 | 2.1 | 78 | 66 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 2.6 | 90 | 56 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 46.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 3.4 | 138 | 39 | 1,017.9 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 68 | 471.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 84 | 50 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 150.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 3.0 | 90 | 68 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 2.3 | 89 | 58 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 1.7 | 93 | 35 | 1,016.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 72 | 609.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.3 | 145 | 48 | 1,018.6 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 84 | 118.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.4 | 2.0 | 94 | 77 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.8 | 93 | 61 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 0.5 | 186 | 40 | 1,014.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 70 | 648.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 140 | 45 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 90.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.3 | 2.8 | 82 | 76 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in James?
Now 19.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 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 James today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in James?
Local time is 09:22. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is James?
James is a populated place.
What is the elevation of James?
DEM 824 m.
Where is James located?
It is at -15.45000, 35.35000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is James in?
It is in Malawi.