Location & Surroundings
Joseph is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 308 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwanza, 25 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is about 205 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 29 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° 32' 13" S, 34° 44' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 308 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 126 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:56
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Nearby
Weather in Joseph
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Joseph, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 21.8 | 1.7 | 44 | 72 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 46 | 55 | 1,014.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 69 | 540.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 256 | 80 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 119.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.3 | 227 | 94 | 1,015.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 2.9 | 51 | 71 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 95.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.7 | 3.5 | 61 | 36 | 1,011.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 806.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 0.7 | 226 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 143.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 0.7 | 193 | 80 | 1,011.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 2.0 | 66 | 54 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 83.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 5.0 | 199 | 57 | 1,011.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 67 | 692.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 20 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 123.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 233 | 78 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.6 | 1.9 | 50 | 58 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 101.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Joseph?
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 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 Joseph today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Joseph?
Local time is 13:56. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Joseph?
Joseph is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Joseph?
DEM 308 m.
Where is Joseph located?
It is at -15.53706, 34.74366 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Joseph in?
It is in Malawi.