Location & Surroundings
Mpondu is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 484 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Salima, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 82 km to the west. The nearest airport is Salima, 10 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° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 484 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 464 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:35
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mpondu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpondu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 30.2 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 900 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
5.7 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 24.3 | 5.7 | 156 | 52 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 5.1 | 140 | 54 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 2.1 | 135 | 34 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 899.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.0 | 340 | 48 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 237.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 5.0 | 159 | 41 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 4.9 | 143 | 46 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 1.9 | 49 | 37 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 900.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 0.3 | 13 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 235.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.6 | 1.0 | 186 | 57 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 2.3 | 61 | 46 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.4 | 1.6 | 35 | 33 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 900.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 0.5 | 259 | 52 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 236.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 1.1 | 257 | 53 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpondu?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 30.2 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 900 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 Mpondu today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mpondu?
Local time is 09:35. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpondu?
Mpondu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpondu?
DEM 484 m.
Where is Mpondu located?
It is at -13.83333, 34.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpondu in?
It is in Malawi.