Location & Surroundings
Lake Malombe is a lake in Southern Region, Malawi, at 473 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mangochi, 18 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 175 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Mangochi Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Lake Pamalombe
Overview
Lake Malombe is lake in Malawi.
It is located in Southern Region, Malawi.
It covers about 390 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 472 metre.
Also known as: IT Malombe
Media
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Southern Region
- Area 390 square kilometre
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 38' 8" S, 35° 15' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 473 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:56
- Sunrise 05:09
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lake Malombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lake Malombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 924 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 28.1 | 0.2 | 67 | 34 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 2.9 | 144 | 48 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 1.8 | 26 | 45 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 140.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.0 | 1.9 | 27 | 28 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 923.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 1.5 | 11 | 45 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 227.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 0.6 | 314 | 50 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 2.5 | 14 | 45 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 141.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.7 | 3.1 | 21 | 26 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 956.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.1 | 1.4 | 8 | 47 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 243.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 0.3 | 91 | 45 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 2.8 | 5 | 42 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 144.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.8 | 3.7 | 22 | 26 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 961.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.5 | 1.9 | 2 | 44 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 242.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lake Malombe?
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 924 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 Lake Malombe today?
Sunrise around 05:09 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Lake Malombe?
Local time is 01:56. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lake Malombe?
Lake Malombe is a lake.
What is the elevation of Lake Malombe?
DEM 473 m.
Where is Lake Malombe located?
It is at -14.63566, 35.25184 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lake Malombe in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Lake Malombe