Location & Surroundings
Katakunga is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,218 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lilongwe, 36 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is 36 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 42 km away.
Also known as: Katakungwa
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° 59' 59" S, 33° 27' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1218 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,086 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:35
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katakunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katakunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 32.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.3 | 1.9 | 71 | 59 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 3.1 | 88 | 45 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 139.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 3.1 | 208 | 21 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 804.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 2.9 | 111 | 41 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 2.6 | 103 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 3.1 | 77 | 37 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 129.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.9 | 101 | 35 | 1,009.4 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 636.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 2.5 | 353 | 58 | 1,014.2 | 0.33 / 0.50 | 100 | 30.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.4 | 2.4 | 325 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 3.9 | 343 | 50 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 130.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 2.2 | 357 | 23 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 777.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 2.9 | 141 | 65 | 1,015.3 | 2.43 / 2.43 | 99 | 141.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.7 | 0.7 | 337 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katakunga?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 32.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 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 Katakunga today?
Sunrise around 05:07 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 46m.
What is the local time in Katakunga?
Local time is 10:35. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katakunga?
Katakunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katakunga?
DEM 1,218 m.
Where is Katakunga located?
It is at -13.99977, 33.45960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katakunga in?
It is in Malawi.