Location & Surroundings
Kantepa is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,185 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 11 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is 50 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 31 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° 32' 38" S, 33° 38' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1185 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 341 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:54
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kantepa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kantepa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 31.9 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 22.2 | 3.5 | 75 | 49 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 6.6 | 49 | 41 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 106.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.9 | 5.2 | 49 | 23 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 902.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 3.6 | 74 | 41 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 186.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 3.5 | 68 | 44 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 5.3 | 64 | 38 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 106.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 5.6 | 75 | 24 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 877.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 5.4 | 103 | 51 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 209.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 4.3 | 106 | 57 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 5.9 | 98 | 54 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 105.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 4.1 | 82 | 35 | 1,014.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 701.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 4.2 | 118 | 63 | 1,017.6 | 0.24 / 0.27 | 83 | 51.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.4 | 4.1 | 121 | 78 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kantepa?
Now 22.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 31.9 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 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 Kantepa today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kantepa?
Local time is 12:54. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kantepa?
Kantepa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kantepa?
DEM 1,185 m.
Where is Kantepa located?
It is at -13.54384, 33.63961 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kantepa in?
It is in Malawi.