Location & Surroundings
Malinga is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,074 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 44 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is 56 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 55 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
13° 52' 45" S, 33° 16' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1074 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,715 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:05
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Malinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 911 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 23.2 | 2.4 | 119 | 39 | 1,020.9 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 3.0 | 90 | 18 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 911.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 2.5 | 113 | 36 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 243.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 2.3 | 137 | 44 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 3.8 | 105 | 39 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 2.9 | 83 | 19 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 916.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 144 | 32 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 238.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 2.1 | 115 | 49 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.8 | 4.8 | 84 | 36 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.0 | 3.7 | 86 | 20 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 913.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 3.1 | 75 | 32 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 213.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 2.6 | 66 | 50 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.1 | 5.7 | 53 | 40 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malinga?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 911 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 Malinga today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Malinga?
Local time is 19:05. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Malinga?
Malinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malinga?
DEM 1,074 m.
Where is Malinga located?
It is at -13.87911, 33.27618 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malinga in?
It is in Malawi.