Location & Surroundings
Makata is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 826 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mangochi, 42 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Liwonde Mvuu Camp Airport, 29 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
14° 44' 0" S, 35° 33' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 826 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 432 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:44
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Makata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 460 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.38 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 | 17.5 | 1.7 | 131 | 93 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 2.0 | 109 | 95 | 1,017.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 2.1 | 92 | 88 | 1,020.2 | 0.21 / 0.36 | 100 | 15.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 2.4 | 83 | 57 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 459.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.8 | 123 | 81 | 1,016.8 | 0.18 / 0.38 | 52 | 69.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 2.1 | 89 | 86 | 1,016.0 | 0.30 / 0.68 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 4.4 | 52 | 67 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 123.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.3 | 2.5 | 61 | 35 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 741.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.9 | 1.8 | 116 | 58 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 147.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.2 | 80 | 59 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 4.9 | 32 | 56 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 109.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.6 | 2.4 | 44 | 25 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 879.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.8 | 1.8 | 69 | 38 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 224.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makata?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 460 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makata today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Makata?
Local time is 04:44. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makata?
Makata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makata?
DEM 826 m.
Where is Makata located?
It is at -14.73333, 35.55000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makata in?
It is in Malawi.