Location & Surroundings
Mkotsano is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,097 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 30 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is 78 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 36 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° 16' 16" S, 33° 40' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1097 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 265 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:57
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mkotsano
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkotsano, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 28.9 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 904 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,019.5 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 | 20.3 | 2.0 | 93 | 39 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 2.8 | 81 | 47 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 5.8 | 64 | 42 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 4.9 | 73 | 20 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 903.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 2.1 | 97 | 37 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 252.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 2.6 | 107 | 38 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 6.2 | 56 | 48 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 4.8 | 64 | 24 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 901.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.5 | 2.3 | 81 | 50 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 249.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 3.3 | 69 | 55 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 6.4 | 61 | 50 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 5.1 | 71 | 25 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 896.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 3.2 | 92 | 42 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 246.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mkotsano?
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 28.9 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 904 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 Mkotsano today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Mkotsano?
Local time is 02:57. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mkotsano?
Mkotsano is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mkotsano?
DEM 1,097 m.
Where is Mkotsano located?
It is at -13.27105, 33.66686 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkotsano in?
It is in Malawi.