Location & Surroundings
Makome is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 761 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mangochi, 47 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° 47' 0" S, 35° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 761 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 897 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:34
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makome
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makome, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 18.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 90 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 16.6 | 1.4 | 236 | 95 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 1.1 | 175 | 92 | 1,021.2 | 3.82 / 3.82 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 2.2 | 193 | 89 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 1.60 | 99 | 90.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 1.9 | 146 | 92 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 77 | 49.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 1.8 | 116 | 93 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 2.7 | 93 | 83 | 1,020.2 | 0.49 / 0.54 | 90 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 3.8 | 72 | 60 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 98 | 563.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 90 | 77 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 14 | 66.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.9 | 2.0 | 96 | 83 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 4.6 | 54 | 67 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 115.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 3.2 | 57 | 46 | 1,012.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 509.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 2.1 | 111 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 103.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.5 | 1.5 | 103 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makome?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 18.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 90 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 Makome today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Makome?
Local time is 11:34. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makome?
Makome is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makome?
DEM 761 m.
Where is Makome located?
It is at -14.78333, 35.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makome in?
It is in Malawi.