Location & Surroundings
Mkunda is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,132 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 12 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° 44' 55" S, 32° 58' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1132 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,226 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:15
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mkunda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkunda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
59 %
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 | 21.7 | 2.8 | 95 | 51 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 1.5 | 124 | 75 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 4.0 | 130 | 45 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 2.5 | 93 | 29 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 668.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.2 | 94 | 43 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 228.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 1.8 | 139 | 57 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 3.4 | 114 | 37 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.1 | 3.4 | 98 | 16 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 916.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 4.1 | 156 | 28 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 244.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 2.6 | 137 | 42 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 4.4 | 112 | 40 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 3.5 | 115 | 18 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 914.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 2.4 | 146 | 32 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 255.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mkunda?
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Mkunda today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mkunda?
Local time is 06:15. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mkunda?
Mkunda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mkunda?
DEM 1,132 m.
Where is Mkunda located?
It is at -13.74867, 32.98114 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkunda in?
It is in Malawi.