Location & Surroundings
Mapupu is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,060 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasungu, 28 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is about 135 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 25 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° 47' 28" S, 33° 25' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1060 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 356 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:12
- Sunrise 05:09
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mapupu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapupu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 20.3 | 2.1 | 73 | 62 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 3.0 | 74 | 43 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 135.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.7 | 5.1 | 84 | 25 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 902.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 2.4 | 62 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 222.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.1 | 75 | 44 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 3.3 | 59 | 49 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 80.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 2.0 | 53 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 85 | 648.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 2.3 | 353 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 4.37 / 4.48 | 100 | 88.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.6 | 2.3 | 323 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 3.2 | 355 | 43 | 1,016.1 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 91 | 119.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.6 | 1.5 | 234 | 26 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 765.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 344 | 58 | 1,013.7 | 0.50 / 0.51 | 100 | 86.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.5 | 1.6 | 328 | 68 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapupu?
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 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 Mapupu today?
Sunrise around 05:09 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 42m.
What is the local time in Mapupu?
Local time is 09:12. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mapupu?
Mapupu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapupu?
DEM 1,060 m.
Where is Mapupu located?
It is at -12.79100, 33.41693 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapupu in?
It is in Malawi.