Location & Surroundings
Mitara is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,092 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 93 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Chipata, 44 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' 25" S, 32° 59' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1092 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 110 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:12
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mitara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mitara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 898 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,017.7 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 | 23.0 | 3.6 | 62 | 34 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 2.0 | 84 | 47 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 5.2 | 72 | 34 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 4.8 | 73 | 17 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 898.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 2.8 | 96 | 29 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 256.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 2.6 | 92 | 40 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 6.1 | 69 | 35 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 5.0 | 83 | 17 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 903.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.5 | 3.2 | 86 | 26 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 257.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 2.2 | 88 | 38 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 6.3 | 58 | 47 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 5.4 | 64 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 897.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 2.4 | 60 | 35 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 253.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mitara?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 898 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 Mitara today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Mitara?
Local time is 07:12. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mitara?
Mitara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mitara?
DEM 1,092 m.
Where is Mitara located?
It is at -13.64019, 32.99848 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mitara in?
It is in Malawi.