Location & Surroundings
Machinga is a village in Southern Region, Malawi with 1,418 inhabitants, at 768 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Liwonde, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Liwonde Mvuu Camp Airport, 37 km away.
Overview
Machinga is town in Malawi.
It is located in Machinga District, Malawi.
The population is about 1,833 (2018).
Also known as: TR Machinga, Malavi
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Machinga District
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 10' 7" S, 35° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 768 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,418
- Pop. Density 791 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:22
- Sunrise 04:59
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 45 min
Nearby
Weather in Machinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Machinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 904 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 28.7 | 1.2 | 120 | 39 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.9 | 109 | 63 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 3.0 | 47 | 41 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 152.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.6 | 1.7 | 23 | 21 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 904.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 1.6 | 61 | 42 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 115.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 98 | 49 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 4.1 | 38 | 39 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 156.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.9 | 2.8 | 25 | 19 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 938.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.4 | 1.5 | 41 | 34 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 175.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 78 | 40 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 3.8 | 44 | 35 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 155.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.5 | 2.2 | 62 | 16 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 953.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.5 | 1.7 | 125 | 28 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 202.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Machinga?
Now 28.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 904 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 Machinga today?
Sunrise around 04:59 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 46m.
What is the local time in Machinga?
Local time is 06:22. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Machinga?
Machinga is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Machinga?
Population about 1,418.
What is the elevation of Machinga?
DEM 768 m.
Where is Machinga located?
It is at -15.16849, 35.30002 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Machinga in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)