Location & Surroundings
Makanda is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,376 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipeni, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 59 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Kanda
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
13° 26' 34" S, 33° 50' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1376 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 207 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:12
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Makanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 30.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,014.8 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 | 28.0 | 3.9 | 81 | 30 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 2.2 | 57 | 50 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 248.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 2.2 | 90 | 54 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 4.3 | 78 | 39 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 3.4 | 69 | 24 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 926.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 2.3 | 82 | 42 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 248.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 3.4 | 68 | 51 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 6.3 | 55 | 47 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.3 | 4.3 | 56 | 25 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 918.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 2.1 | 74 | 43 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 246.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 2.9 | 68 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 6.2 | 45 | 47 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 106.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.8 | 4.1 | 61 | 24 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 911.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makanda?
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 30.0 C, max wind 4.3 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 Makanda today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Makanda?
Local time is 01:12. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makanda?
Makanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makanda?
DEM 1,376 m.
Where is Makanda located?
It is at -13.44288, 33.83875 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makanda in?
It is in Malawi.