Location & Surroundings
Mchenga is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,090 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasungu, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 89 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: Mchinga
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° 11' 42" S, 33° 34' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1090 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 143 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:53
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mchenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mchenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 28.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 830 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 19.7 | 3.8 | 88 | 58 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 6.1 | 96 | 50 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 4.8 | 60 | 28 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 829.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 4.0 | 106 | 48 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 133.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 3.2 | 106 | 54 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 6.1 | 83 | 45 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 4.7 | 64 | 27 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 884.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 2.6 | 79 | 47 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 165.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 3.4 | 107 | 51 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 6.5 | 77 | 48 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 97.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 4.5 | 70 | 28 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 849.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 2.0 | 106 | 45 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 160.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.5 | 3.4 | 115 | 49 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mchenga?
Now 19.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 28.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 830 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 Mchenga today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Mchenga?
Local time is 11:53. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mchenga?
Mchenga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mchenga?
DEM 1,090 m.
Where is Mchenga located?
It is at -13.19495, 33.56873 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mchenga in?
It is in Malawi.