Location & Surroundings
Katata is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,124 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dowa, 23 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is 25 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 24 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° 51' 21" S, 33° 59' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1124 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,207 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:57
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.8 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 917 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,020.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.2 | 3.6 | 87 | 47 | 1,020.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 3.8 | 54 | 28 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 916.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 54 | 41 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 246.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 0.2 | 40 | 50 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 5.9 | 72 | 39 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 3.9 | 57 | 26 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 920.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 61 | 48 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 245.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.9 | 54 | 57 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 6.3 | 45 | 46 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 3.9 | 62 | 25 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 915.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.9 | 54 | 48 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 245.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 2.1 | 34 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.9 | 6.9 | 40 | 46 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 108.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katata?
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.8 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 917 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 Katata today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Katata?
Local time is 17:57. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katata?
Katata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katata?
DEM 1,124 m.
Where is Katata located?
It is at -13.85590, 33.98868 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katata in?
It is in Malawi.