Location & Surroundings
Kapunula is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lilongwe, 45 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is 45 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: Kapelula
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° 56' 8" S, 33° 22' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1143 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 789 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:33
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kapunula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapunula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.6 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 21.9 | 2.1 | 98 | 51 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 5.4 | 51 | 37 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 104.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 5.1 | 73 | 22 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 837.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 4.3 | 70 | 38 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 100.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 2.6 | 105 | 49 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 5.0 | 73 | 36 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.2 | 5.8 | 84 | 24 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 752.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 5.1 | 96 | 48 | 1,016.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 26 | 190.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 3.0 | 132 | 66 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 5.7 | 98 | 50 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 100.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 3.3 | 75 | 38 | 1,014.7 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 86 | 525.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 3.4 | 145 | 65 | 1,017.9 | 1.21 / 1.37 | 96 | 53.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.0 | 3.0 | 138 | 82 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 51 | 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 Kapunula?
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.6 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 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 Kapunula today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kapunula?
Local time is 09:33. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapunula?
Kapunula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapunula?
DEM 1,143 m.
Where is Kapunula located?
It is at -13.93546, 33.37462 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapunula in?
It is in Malawi.