Location & Surroundings
Masamba is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 139 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chikwawa, 24 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is about 270 km to the north. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 67 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
16° 13' 0" S, 34° 41' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 139 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:16
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Masamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 37.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 34.5 | 1.3 | 178 | 38 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 2.2 | 130 | 55 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 228.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 154 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 0.9 | 96 | 59 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.7 | 2.2 | 176 | 28 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 901.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 1.6 | 150 | 50 | 1,012.5 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 25 | 230.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 4.0 | 166 | 67 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 4.2 | 141 | 69 | 1,018.2 | 0.12 / 0.33 | 98 | 81.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.0 | 3.3 | 149 | 33 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 73 | 852.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 2.9 | 142 | 66 | 1,016.2 | 1.48 / 1.49 | 6 | 132.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 3.9 | 147 | 79 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 2.3 | 135 | 66 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 119.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.4 | 2.5 | 173 | 33 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 902.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masamba?
Now 34.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 37.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 Masamba today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Masamba?
Local time is 20:16. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masamba?
Masamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masamba?
DEM 139 m.
Where is Masamba located?
It is at -16.21667, 34.68333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masamba in?
It is in Malawi.