Location & Surroundings
Mingu is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 90 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chipata, 47 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° 42' 53" S, 32° 59' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1149 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:35
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mingu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mingu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 31.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 895 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,013.8 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 | 30.1 | 4.1 | 88 | 21 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 3.5 | 58 | 34 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 252.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 1.7 | 101 | 48 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 5.0 | 78 | 34 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 4.5 | 78 | 19 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 894.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 2.6 | 97 | 28 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 254.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 2.3 | 92 | 41 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 6.1 | 68 | 35 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.1 | 5.3 | 91 | 16 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 903.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 3.2 | 85 | 23 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 258.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 2.3 | 72 | 38 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 6.4 | 58 | 48 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.8 | 5.1 | 62 | 21 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 899.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mingu?
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 31.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 895 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 Mingu today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Mingu?
Local time is 19:35. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mingu?
Mingu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mingu?
DEM 1,149 m.
Where is Mingu located?
It is at -13.71486, 32.99857 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mingu in?
It is in Malawi.