Location & Surroundings
Mchenga is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,278 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dedza, 36 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is 53 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ulongwe Airport, 51 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
14° 23' 51" S, 33° 59' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1278 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 957 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:05
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mchenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mchenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,021.0 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 | 21.6 | 2.7 | 134 | 50 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.9 | 82 | 40 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 527.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 63 | 47 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 205.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 2.1 | 140 | 57 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.4 | 116 | 37 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 106.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 3.1 | 146 | 18 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 921.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 2.9 | 161 | 35 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 245.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 2.3 | 152 | 52 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.4 | 2.6 | 100 | 43 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 1.8 | 74 | 21 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 916.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 94 | 40 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 198.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.8 | 126 | 54 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 3.7 | 55 | 43 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mchenga?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 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 05:31 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mchenga?
Local time is 17:05. 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 1,278 m.
Where is Mchenga located?
It is at -14.39752, 33.99589 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mchenga in?
It is in Malawi.