Location & Surroundings
Mpakati is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 966 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zomba, 3 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 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
15° 25' 0" S, 35° 19' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 966 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,962 p/km²
- Built-up 15.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:33
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mpakati
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpakati, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 870 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,021.2 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 | 24.1 | 3.1 | 49 | 49 | 1,021.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 3.6 | 75 | 23 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 870.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.6 | 10 | 38 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 154.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 2.8 | 64 | 53 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 3.6 | 48 | 50 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 4.2 | 76 | 24 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 775.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 79 | 35 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 110.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 3.3 | 86 | 70 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.6 | 2.6 | 84 | 49 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 105.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 1.8 | 133 | 30 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 664.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 2.7 | 118 | 49 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 154.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 2.4 | 83 | 77 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.5 | 2.7 | 88 | 60 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 105.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpakati?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 870 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 Mpakati today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Mpakati?
Local time is 16:33. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpakati?
Mpakati is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpakati?
DEM 966 m.
Where is Mpakati located?
It is at -15.41667, 35.31667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpakati in?
It is in Malawi.