Location & Surroundings
Marka is a stream in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lilongwe, 24 km to the southeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 24 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
Marka is river in Lilongwe District, Malawi.
It is located in Lilongwe District, Malawi.
The elevation is around 1,161 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Lilongwe District
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 50' 0" S, 33° 37' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1161 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 558 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:41
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Nearby
Weather in Marka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 30.9 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 915 W/m2.
Temperature
30.9 C
Wind
5.3 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
60 %
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 | 30.9 | 5.3 | 89 | 29 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 2.8 | 104 | 43 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 224.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 2.8 | 125 | 61 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 6.3 | 90 | 54 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 114.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 4.8 | 86 | 30 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 914.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 2.5 | 86 | 42 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 246.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 3.2 | 118 | 59 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 6.6 | 82 | 48 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 119.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.9 | 5.0 | 86 | 26 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 939.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.6 | 102 | 37 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 251.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 3.2 | 134 | 57 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 6.1 | 81 | 48 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 121.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.4 | 5.1 | 90 | 30 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 911.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marka?
Now 30.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 30.9 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 915 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 Marka today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Marka?
Local time is 21:41. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Marka?
Marka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Marka?
DEM 1,161 m.
Where is Marka located?
It is at -13.83333, 33.61667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marka in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry