Location & Surroundings
Madzeka Basin is a depression(s) in Southern Region, Malawi, at 2,189 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Phalombe, 16 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 300 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 83 km away.
Overview
Madzeka Basin is depression in Malawi.
It is located in Malawi.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Type depression(s) (DPR)
- a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 56' 48" S, 35° 41' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 2189 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:53
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Weather in Madzeka Basin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Madzeka Basin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 780 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.4 | 100 | 33 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 1.2 | 50 | 61 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 2.8 | 15 | 43 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 148.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 2.5 | 360 | 29 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 779.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.4 | 358 | 37 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 184.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 1 | 54 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 4.0 | 5 | 46 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 148.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.1 | 1.1 | 23 | 21 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 966.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.1 | 0.8 | 318 | 33 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 227.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 7 | 39 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 4.2 | 358 | 41 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 151.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.4 | 1.8 | 79 | 19 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 944.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.6 | 1.1 | 174 | 28 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 176.6 | 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 Madzeka Basin?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 780 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 Madzeka Basin today?
Sunrise around 05:06 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Madzeka Basin?
Local time is 01:53. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Madzeka Basin?
Madzeka Basin is a depression(s).
What is the elevation of Madzeka Basin?
DEM 2,189 m.
Where is Madzeka Basin located?
It is at -15.94655, 35.69810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Madzeka Basin in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry