Location & Surroundings
Mpota is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 815 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zomba, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 51 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° 24' 0" S, 35° 21' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 815 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 705 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:48
- Sunrise 04:58
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mpota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
3.4 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 26.1 | 3.4 | 171 | 43 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 2.7 | 170 | 82 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 161 | 67 | 1,021.2 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 98 | 42.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 2.0 | 167 | 40 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 49 | 498.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 2.7 | 184 | 60 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 209.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 1.3 | 161 | 74 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.0 | 129 | 44 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 160.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.8 | 1.0 | 210 | 20 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 984.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 2.4 | 189 | 30 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 256.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 2.6 | 86 | 67 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 2.3 | 60 | 44 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 160.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.9 | 0.8 | 139 | 19 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 969.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.2 | 2.9 | 184 | 24 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 220.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpota?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 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 Mpota today?
Sunrise around 04:58 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 48m.
What is the local time in Mpota?
Local time is 04:48. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpota?
Mpota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpota?
DEM 815 m.
Where is Mpota located?
It is at -15.40000, 35.35000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpota in?
It is in Malawi.