Location & Surroundings
Matimba is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,095 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 36 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is 65 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 61 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
13° 47' 36" S, 33° 12' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1095 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,854 p/km²
- Built-up 11.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:01
- Sunrise 05:13
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Matimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
3.0 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 26.6 | 3.0 | 59 | 35 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 169 | 52 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 4.7 | 57 | 37 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 118.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.7 | 3.5 | 85 | 17 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 960.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 2.8 | 69 | 29 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 182.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 57 | 51 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 5.1 | 32 | 33 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 134.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.8 | 2.0 | 71 | 13 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 955.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.2 | 2.6 | 143 | 28 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 30 | 116.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 104 | 39 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 4.1 | 85 | 33 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 132.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.5 | 2.8 | 129 | 24 | 1,007.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 90 | 757.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 2.8 | 179 | 54 | 1,012.6 | 2.32 / 2.37 | 93 | 53.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matimba?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 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 Matimba today?
Sunrise around 05:13 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Matimba?
Local time is 03:01. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matimba?
Matimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matimba?
DEM 1,095 m.
Where is Matimba located?
It is at -13.79343, 33.21241 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matimba in?
It is in Malawi.