Location & Surroundings
Nkata is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 527 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mangochi, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 185 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mangochi Airport, 16 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° 34' 28" S, 35° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 527 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,572 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:57
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Nkata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.7 | 0.9 | 109 | 63 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 2.5 | 144 | 68 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 3.2 | 154 | 51 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 99.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 2.1 | 170 | 28 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 889.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 1.8 | 126 | 34 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 227.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 3.0 | 143 | 54 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 2.6 | 129 | 48 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 2.0 | 182 | 25 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 908.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.0 | 3.5 | 165 | 29 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 233.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 3.0 | 138 | 59 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 128 | 49 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 1.5 | 195 | 26 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 904.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.4 | 1.4 | 144 | 34 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 184.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkata?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 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 Nkata today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Nkata?
Local time is 02:57. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkata?
Nkata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkata?
DEM 527 m.
Where is Nkata located?
It is at -14.57437, 35.38338 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkata in?
It is in Malawi.