Location & Surroundings
Lake Tabitabi is a lake in Central Region, Malawi, at 515 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhotakota, 12 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 115 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Dwangwa Airport, 59 km away.
Basic Data
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 2' 0" S, 34° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 515 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,302 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:33
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other lakes nearby
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Weather in Lake Tabitabi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lake Tabitabi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
56 %
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 | 24.8 | 0.9 | 339 | 56 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 287 | 51 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 4.2 | 51 | 47 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 125.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.1 | 3.9 | 75 | 33 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 942.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.0 | 213 | 56 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 247.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.9 | 290 | 54 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 5.1 | 44 | 48 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.0 | 3.0 | 62 | 31 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 943.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 1.9 | 299 | 60 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 246.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.7 | 334 | 52 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 5.7 | 32 | 45 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 132.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.9 | 3.8 | 6 | 28 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 948.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 1.5 | 196 | 68 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 248.5 | 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 Tabitabi?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 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 Tabitabi today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Lake Tabitabi?
Local time is 02:33. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lake Tabitabi?
Lake Tabitabi is a lake.
What is the elevation of Lake Tabitabi?
DEM 515 m.
Where is Lake Tabitabi located?
It is at -13.03333, 34.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lake Tabitabi in?
It is in Malawi.