Location & Surroundings
Katambo is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,167 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 59 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 40 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° 26' 45" S, 33° 39' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1167 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 567 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:45
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katambo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katambo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 29.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 922 W/m2.
Temperature
29.7 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 29.7 | 3.7 | 116 | 24 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 3.4 | 86 | 37 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 249.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 3.3 | 124 | 46 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 5.1 | 99 | 42 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 3.9 | 88 | 24 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 921.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 3.0 | 66 | 41 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 250.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 2.8 | 89 | 50 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 6.2 | 83 | 41 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.9 | 4.7 | 48 | 25 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 919.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 2.9 | 77 | 41 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 234.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 3.3 | 67 | 53 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 6.5 | 53 | 45 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.5 | 4.7 | 57 | 23 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 916.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katambo?
Now 29.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 29.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 922 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 Katambo today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Katambo?
Local time is 20:45. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katambo?
Katambo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katambo?
DEM 1,167 m.
Where is Katambo located?
It is at -13.44573, 33.66616 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katambo in?
It is in Malawi.