Location & Surroundings
Lonya is a settlement in Northern Region, Malawi, at 605 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhata Bay, 5 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 265 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mzuzu Airport, 39 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
11° 39' 15" S, 34° 18' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 605 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 963 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:04
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lonya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lonya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
36 %
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 | 29.4 | 2.8 | 181 | 46 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.3 | 202 | 69 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 240.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 263 | 60 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 3.5 | 128 | 57 | 1,017.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 122.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.6 | 1.7 | 179 | 45 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 927.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.6 | 202 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 240.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 316 | 59 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 1.9 | 98 | 58 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 124.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.5 | 1.5 | 165 | 43 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 939.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 177 | 66 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 245.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 0.2 | 326 | 56 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 3.1 | 48 | 60 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 124.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.3 | 1.8 | 178 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 934.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lonya?
Now 29.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 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 Lonya today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Lonya?
Local time is 20:04. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lonya?
Lonya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lonya?
DEM 605 m.
Where is Lonya located?
It is at -11.65422, 34.30321 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lonya in?
It is in Malawi.