Location & Surroundings
Kankhande is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,131 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 46 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 56 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 59 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
13° 58' 0" S, 33° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1131 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 111 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:58
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kankhande
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankhande, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 | 22.3 | 2.5 | 60 | 37 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 1.9 | 151 | 48 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 4.1 | 85 | 36 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.1 | 4.4 | 92 | 21 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 889.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 3.8 | 67 | 33 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 250.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 1.6 | 116 | 49 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 6.5 | 74 | 32 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 4.9 | 88 | 19 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 896.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 2.9 | 85 | 29 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 251.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 3.3 | 81 | 39 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 6.1 | 63 | 40 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 5.3 | 81 | 18 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 898.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.8 | 2.5 | 89 | 29 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 254.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankhande?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 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 Kankhande today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Kankhande?
Local time is 05:58. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kankhande?
Kankhande is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankhande?
DEM 1,131 m.
Where is Kankhande located?
It is at -13.96667, 33.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankhande in?
It is in Malawi.