Location & Surroundings
Kaphwata is a settlement in Northern Region, Malawi, at 1,471 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karonga, 51 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is about 420 km to the south. The nearest airport is Karonga Airport, 46 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
10° 12' 5" S, 33° 33' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1471 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 416 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:22
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kaphwata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaphwata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 30.5 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 940 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
5.3 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 28.9 | 5.3 | 72 | 25 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 3.7 | 86 | 55 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 255.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 3.6 | 72 | 59 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 3.8 | 64 | 45 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 116.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 4.5 | 62 | 22 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 939.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 1.7 | 52 | 50 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 252.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 2.4 | 50 | 58 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 3.2 | 60 | 46 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 115.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.1 | 5.2 | 78 | 25 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 929.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 2.4 | 66 | 48 | 1,013.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 5 | 167.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 2.9 | 60 | 55 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 4.9 | 69 | 41 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 118.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.9 | 5.7 | 76 | 23 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 951.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaphwata?
Now 28.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 30.5 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 940 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 Kaphwata today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kaphwata?
Local time is 01:22. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kaphwata?
Kaphwata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaphwata?
DEM 1,471 m.
Where is Kaphwata located?
It is at -10.20127, 33.55218 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaphwata in?
It is in Malawi.