Location & Surroundings
Kapheni is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,213 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasungu, 38 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is about 115 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Kaphene
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
12° 55' 23" S, 33° 48' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1213 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 290 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:32
- Sunrise 05:25
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kapheni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapheni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 17.4 | 1.5 | 125 | 92 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.7 | 114 | 88 | 1,020.2 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 99 | 24.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 3.6 | 67 | 66 | 1,015.2 | 0.21 / 0.65 | 85 | 306.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 1.9 | 123 | 90 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 19 | 168.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 1.8 | 103 | 87 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 5.4 | 82 | 78 | 1,018.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 39 | 60.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 5.3 | 55 | 40 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 30 | 884.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 3.2 | 101 | 71 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 226.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.4 | 3.1 | 94 | 77 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 6.7 | 71 | 61 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 109.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 5.4 | 59 | 37 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 880.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 2.4 | 76 | 61 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 194.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.3 | 3.4 | 63 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapheni?
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 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 Kapheni today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kapheni?
Local time is 09:32. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapheni?
Kapheni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapheni?
DEM 1,213 m.
Where is Kapheni located?
It is at -12.92304, 33.81545 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapheni in?
It is in Malawi.