Location & Surroundings
Malema is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 56 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nsanje, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is about 365 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Caia Airport, about 100 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
16° 56' 0" S, 35° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 56 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 432 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:47
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Malema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 32.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 856 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
5.0 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,020.2 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 | 25.8 | 5.0 | 132 | 44 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 2.3 | 136 | 82 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 136 | 62 | 1,023.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 23 | 96.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.7 | 3.2 | 184 | 27 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 855.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 2.8 | 155 | 40 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 223.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.8 | 126 | 73 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.7 | 130 | 54 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 2.2 | 188 | 26 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 871.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.7 | 4.3 | 136 | 39 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 224.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 137 | 67 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.5 | 156 | 55 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 82.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.1 | 3.7 | 195 | 25 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 758.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 4.5 | 125 | 50 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 136.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malema?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 32.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 856 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 Malema today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Malema?
Local time is 04:47. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Malema?
Malema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malema?
DEM 56 m.
Where is Malema located?
It is at -16.93333, 35.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malema in?
It is in Malawi.