Location & Surroundings
Katonthowolo is a stream in Northern Region, Malawi, at 1,068 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumphi, 19 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 310 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mzuzu Airport, 34 km away.
Overview
Katonthowolo is river in Mzimba District, Malawi.
It is located in Mzimba District, Malawi.
The elevation is around 1,069 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Mzimba District
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 11' 6" S, 33° 51' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1068 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 409 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:18
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katonthowolo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katonthowolo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 29.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 18.8 | 1.6 | 83 | 71 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 2.3 | 97 | 80 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 4.8 | 101 | 50 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 105.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 4.5 | 119 | 29 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 875.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 2.4 | 103 | 55 | 1,016.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 32 | 185.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 2.4 | 94 | 73 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 4.9 | 87 | 51 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 106.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 4.3 | 93 | 30 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 858.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 2.0 | 102 | 53 | 1,014.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 6 | 150.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 2.8 | 79 | 65 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 3.9 | 71 | 44 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.9 | 4.5 | 102 | 23 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 885.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 2.2 | 106 | 45 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 178.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katonthowolo?
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 29.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 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 Katonthowolo today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Katonthowolo?
Local time is 06:18. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katonthowolo?
Katonthowolo is a stream.
What is the elevation of Katonthowolo?
DEM 1,068 m.
Where is Katonthowolo located?
It is at -11.18504, 33.85412 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katonthowolo in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry