Location & Surroundings
Namikango is a stream in Southern Region, Malawi, at 258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thyolo, 34 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 310 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 81 km away.
Overview
Namikango is river in Thyolo District, Malawi.
It is located in Thyolo District, Malawi.
The elevation is around 258 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Thyolo District
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 21' 0" S, 35° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 258 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 522 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:59
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Namikango
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Namikango, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 38.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 935 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,015.9 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 | 25.7 | 0.4 | 127 | 44 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 100 | 71 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 1.4 | 56 | 44 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.1 | 0.7 | 80 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 934.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 2.0 | 93 | 33 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 210.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.6 | 83 | 60 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 3.0 | 21 | 35 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 136.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.6 | 2.5 | 119 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 940.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.3 | 3.5 | 113 | 28 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 239.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 94 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 3.0 | 31 | 33 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 138.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.4 | 3.0 | 112 | 15 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 943.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.1 | 3.6 | 108 | 28 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 241.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Namikango?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 38.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 935 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 Namikango today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Namikango?
Local time is 01:59. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Namikango?
Namikango is a stream.
What is the elevation of Namikango?
DEM 258 m.
Where is Namikango located?
It is at -16.35000, 35.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Namikango in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry