Location & Surroundings
Mncenga is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 489 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Salima, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 78 km to the west. The nearest airport is Salima, 12 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° 50' 0" S, 34° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 489 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,000 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:48
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mncenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mncenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.7 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,017.3 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 | 24.8 | 1.7 | 311 | 54 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 2.1 | 183 | 55 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 5.6 | 146 | 46 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 105.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 3.0 | 128 | 27 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 902.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.6 | 286 | 50 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 5.3 | 157 | 45 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 5.0 | 141 | 50 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.8 | 1.9 | 146 | 30 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 897.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 1.8 | 279 | 56 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 236.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 180 | 56 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 4.3 | 143 | 46 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 1.7 | 61 | 30 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 898.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.7 | 1.4 | 326 | 57 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 236.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mncenga?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.7 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 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 Mncenga today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mncenga?
Local time is 02:48. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mncenga?
Mncenga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mncenga?
DEM 489 m.
Where is Mncenga located?
It is at -13.83333, 34.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mncenga in?
It is in Malawi.