Location & Surroundings
Mwanza is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,099 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 30 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is 53 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 40 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° 35' 52" S, 33° 28' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1099 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 804 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:31
- Sunrise 05:25
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mwanza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mwanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 20.1 | 4.1 | 83 | 73 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 5.4 | 65 | 65 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 5.6 | 54 | 42 | 1,012.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 86 | 800.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 2.8 | 98 | 61 | 1,015.1 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 100 | 112.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mwanza?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mwanza today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Mwanza?
Local time is 07:31. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mwanza?
Mwanza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mwanza?
DEM 1,099 m.
Where is Mwanza located?
It is at -13.59779, 33.47151 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mwanza in?
It is in Malawi.