Location & Surroundings
Mbetasamba is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,088 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 38 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is 56 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 45 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° 38' 0" S, 33° 24' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1088 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 944 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:40
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbetasamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbetasamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 28.7 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 764 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,015.2 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 | 27.2 | 3.9 | 92 | 31 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 4.0 | 101 | 47 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 48.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 2.9 | 127 | 56 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 5.6 | 100 | 44 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 94.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 3.8 | 90 | 29 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 763.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.9 | 77 | 41 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 3.8 | 111 | 54 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 5.7 | 78 | 47 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 95.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.2 | 3.3 | 95 | 29 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 739.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 2.2 | 147 | 42 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 2.7 | 137 | 54 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 6.2 | 86 | 49 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 94.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.6 | 2.9 | 113 | 34 | 1,013.0 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 535.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbetasamba?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 28.7 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 764 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 Mbetasamba today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Mbetasamba?
Local time is 20:40. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbetasamba?
Mbetasamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbetasamba?
DEM 1,088 m.
Where is Mbetasamba located?
It is at -13.63333, 33.40000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbetasamba in?
It is in Malawi.