Location & Surroundings
Matapi is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 764 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zomba, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Liwonde Mvuu Camp Airport, 56 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
15° 20' 0" S, 35° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 764 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 792 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:59
- Sunrise 04:57
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matapi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matapi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 26.4 | 2.8 | 179 | 40 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 2.2 | 162 | 81 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 166 | 67 | 1,021.1 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 99 | 35.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 2.2 | 173 | 38 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 45 | 529.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.7 | 190 | 58 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 216.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 1.6 | 170 | 75 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.0 | 91 | 46 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 160.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 1.4 | 116 | 21 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 981.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.6 | 2.6 | 199 | 29 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 253.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 2.5 | 104 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 2.1 | 62 | 46 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 160.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.7 | 2.0 | 113 | 20 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 970.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.6 | 2.9 | 195 | 24 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 227.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matapi?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 Matapi today?
Sunrise around 04:57 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 49m.
What is the local time in Matapi?
Local time is 05:59. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matapi?
Matapi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matapi?
DEM 764 m.
Where is Matapi located?
It is at -15.33333, 35.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matapi in?
It is in Malawi.