Location & Surroundings
Mpikala is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lilongwe, 43 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is 43 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 52 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
14° 6' 0" S, 33° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1188 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 291 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:11
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mpikala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpikala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 32.0 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 950 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 23.8 | 3.5 | 73 | 42 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 2.3 | 111 | 47 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 5.8 | 65 | 42 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 124.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 4.6 | 77 | 22 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 949.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 3.3 | 73 | 37 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 253.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 2.4 | 114 | 43 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 6.1 | 68 | 37 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.1 | 4.5 | 71 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 959.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 2.9 | 76 | 31 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 252.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 2.3 | 111 | 38 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 6.2 | 66 | 38 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.3 | 4.5 | 74 | 21 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 956.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.5 | 3.0 | 85 | 30 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 250.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpikala?
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 32.0 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 950 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 Mpikala today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Mpikala?
Local time is 06:11. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpikala?
Mpikala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpikala?
DEM 1,188 m.
Where is Mpikala located?
It is at -14.10000, 33.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpikala in?
It is in Malawi.