Location & Surroundings
Mpheta is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 630 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zomba, 30 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Liwonde Mvuu Camp Airport, 46 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° 12' 0" S, 35° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 630 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:43
- Sunrise 04:59
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 44 min
Weather in Mpheta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpheta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 966 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (177 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 21.5 | 2.3 | 177 | 71 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 2.1 | 90 | 50 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 152.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.6 | 3.1 | 139 | 19 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 966.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 0.6 | 161 | 35 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 212.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 2.3 | 164 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 2.9 | 51 | 48 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 152.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.2 | 2.9 | 130 | 22 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 932.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.8 | 0.7 | 248 | 38 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 184.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.4 | 2.1 | 134 | 73 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 3.9 | 38 | 40 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.5 | 3.4 | 94 | 23 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 862.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 0.6 | 315 | 36 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 216.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.0 | 2.6 | 57 | 42 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpheta?
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 966 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 Mpheta today?
Sunrise around 04:59 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 44m.
What is the local time in Mpheta?
Local time is 09:43. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpheta?
Mpheta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpheta?
DEM 630 m.
Where is Mpheta located?
It is at -15.20000, 35.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpheta in?
It is in Malawi.