Location & Surroundings
Mbangu is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 56 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nsanje, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is about 365 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Caia Airport, about 100 km away.
Also known as: Mbanga
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° 56' 19" S, 35° 13' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 56 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,329 p/km²
- Built-up 12.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:24
- Sunrise 05:25
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Mbangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
3.0 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 34.2 | 3.0 | 159 | 24 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 5.0 | 130 | 47 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 226.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 124 | 77 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.6 | 138 | 62 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 109.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 2.7 | 166 | 22 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 895.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 4.9 | 127 | 44 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 230.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.9 | 140 | 75 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 135 | 55 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 111.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.3 | 1.4 | 169 | 22 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 889.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 2.7 | 151 | 34 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 228.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.9 | 134 | 69 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 1.4 | 113 | 53 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 111.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 40.0 | 1.9 | 120 | 19 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 888.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbangu?
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 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 Mbangu today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mbangu?
Local time is 21:24. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbangu?
Mbangu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbangu?
DEM 56 m.
Where is Mbangu located?
It is at -16.93875, 35.23029 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbangu in?
It is in Malawi.