Location & Surroundings
Nkafi is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,123 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mponela, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 62 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 43 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° 26' 14" S, 33° 37' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1123 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 290 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:56
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Nkafi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkafi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 30.5 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 909 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,020.6 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 | 23.2 | 3.8 | 110 | 39 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.5 | 3.8 | 117 | 23 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 909.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 3.6 | 80 | 43 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 244.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 3.4 | 125 | 46 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 5.2 | 94 | 40 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 3.8 | 87 | 23 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 919.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 3.5 | 70 | 42 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 250.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.9 | 115 | 63 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 5.9 | 78 | 41 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 4.7 | 52 | 25 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 916.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 3.0 | 74 | 38 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 215.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 3.2 | 71 | 54 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 6.4 | 51 | 44 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkafi?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 30.5 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 909 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 Nkafi today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Nkafi?
Local time is 13:56. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkafi?
Nkafi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkafi?
DEM 1,123 m.
Where is Nkafi located?
It is at -13.43727, 33.61863 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkafi in?
It is in Malawi.