Location & Surroundings
Mwalija is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 761 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mangochi, 47 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Liwonde Mvuu Camp Airport, 29 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° 47' 0" S, 35° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 761 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 897 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:33
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mwalija
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mwalija, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.20 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 | 17.1 | 1.9 | 109 | 96 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 1.9 | 105 | 88 | 1,020.2 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 100 | 20.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 101 | 58 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 97 | 417.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 123 | 81 | 1,016.5 | 0.03 / 0.23 | 89 | 55.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 2.3 | 95 | 84 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 4.3 | 51 | 66 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 115.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 3.6 | 65 | 32 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 818.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 1.5 | 120 | 52 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 155.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.8 | 67 | 54 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 4.2 | 36 | 52 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 81.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 2.2 | 45 | 26 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 836.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 1.5 | 82 | 41 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 197.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.6 | 1.3 | 54 | 47 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mwalija?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mwalija today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Mwalija?
Local time is 11:33. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mwalija?
Mwalija is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mwalija?
DEM 761 m.
Where is Mwalija located?
It is at -14.78333, 35.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mwalija in?
It is in Malawi.