Location & Surroundings
Lutwi is a stream in Central Region, Malawi, at 894 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dowa, 21 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is 49 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 40 km away.
Overview
Lutwi is river in Dowa District, Malawi.
It is located in Dowa District, Malawi.
The elevation is around 894 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Dowa 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
13° 41' 0" S, 34° 8' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 894 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 247 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:32
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Lutwi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lutwi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 32.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 945 W/m2.
Temperature
31.0 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,013.2 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 | 31.0 | 2.8 | 95 | 28 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 0.3 | 336 | 39 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 248.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 211 | 49 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 4.3 | 105 | 43 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 125.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.0 | 3.1 | 79 | 26 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 944.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 0.8 | 317 | 44 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 247.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 180 | 46 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 4.2 | 67 | 41 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 126.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.8 | 3.7 | 73 | 24 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 945.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 0.9 | 352 | 39 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 247.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 87 | 48 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 3.8 | 62 | 51 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 125.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.6 | 3.8 | 81 | 25 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 939.3 | 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 Lutwi?
Now 31.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 32.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 945 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 Lutwi today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Lutwi?
Local time is 21:32. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lutwi?
Lutwi is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lutwi?
DEM 894 m.
Where is Lutwi located?
It is at -13.68333, 34.13333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lutwi in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry