Location & Surroundings
Lake Mdila is a lake in Central Region, Malawi, at 493 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhotakota, 17 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Dwangwa Airport, 63 km away.
Overview
Lake Mdila is a lagoon.
It is located in Malawi.
The elevation is around 493 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Malawi
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 4' 12" S, 34° 14' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 493 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:24
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other lakes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lake Mdila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lake Mdila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 943 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,014.5 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 | 24.7 | 0.9 | 334 | 55 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 286 | 50 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 3.8 | 52 | 45 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.4 | 4.0 | 76 | 31 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 942.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.0 | 227 | 55 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 247.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 282 | 53 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 5.1 | 42 | 46 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 3.4 | 64 | 29 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 943.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 1.7 | 297 | 58 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 246.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 331 | 50 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 5.5 | 31 | 43 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 132.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.5 | 3.7 | 13 | 25 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 949.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 1.6 | 202 | 66 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 249.0 | 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 Mdila?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 943 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 Mdila today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Lake Mdila?
Local time is 02:24. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lake Mdila?
Lake Mdila is a lake.
What is the elevation of Lake Mdila?
DEM 493 m.
Where is Lake Mdila located?
It is at -13.06990, 34.24512 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lake Mdila in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry