Location & Surroundings
Mapiri is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 44 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 155 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 43 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
12° 39' 57" S, 33° 18' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1161 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 206 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:16
- Sunrise 05:09
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mapiri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapiri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 29.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 22.6 | 2.1 | 74 | 53 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 2.6 | 91 | 65 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 4.1 | 105 | 43 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 130.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 4.2 | 76 | 36 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 505.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.8 | 72 | 49 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 259.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 2.2 | 88 | 56 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 4.2 | 89 | 40 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 135.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 4.3 | 109 | 23 | 1,006.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 49 | 830.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.9 | 2.1 | 60 | 42 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 227.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 6 | 54 | 1,011.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 2.8 | 13 | 45 | 1,014.4 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 83 | 118.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 4.2 | 43 | 33 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 88 | 673.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.1 | 1.9 | 43 | 73 | 1,012.4 | 7.88 / 7.99 | 100 | 99.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapiri?
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 29.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 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 Mapiri today?
Sunrise around 05:09 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 42m.
What is the local time in Mapiri?
Local time is 08:16. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mapiri?
Mapiri is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapiri?
DEM 1,161 m.
Where is Mapiri located?
It is at -12.66595, 33.30463 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapiri in?
It is in Malawi.