Location & Surroundings
Mariku is a settlement in Northern Region, Malawi, at 1,302 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Itumba, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 495 km to the south. The nearest airport is Songwe Airport, 68 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
9° 32' 0" S, 33° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1302 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 250 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:46
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mariku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mariku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 807 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.5 | 2.8 | 89 | 49 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 3.2 | 38 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 90 | 807.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 2.5 | 64 | 43 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 91.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.6 | 42 | 59 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 2.5 | 88 | 39 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 105.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.9 | 5.0 | 113 | 20 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 905.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 2.0 | 64 | 43 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 229.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 2.3 | 81 | 54 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 2.9 | 91 | 39 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 105.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 5.5 | 109 | 21 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 909.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 2.5 | 60 | 43 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 257.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.7 | 67 | 62 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 3.3 | 100 | 41 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 105.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mariku?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 807 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 Mariku today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mariku?
Local time is 14:46. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mariku?
Mariku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mariku?
DEM 1,302 m.
Where is Mariku located?
It is at -9.53333, 33.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mariku in?
It is in Malawi.