Location & Surroundings
Nkhata is a settlement in Northern Region, Malawi, at 1,097 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasungu, 48 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 145 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 47 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
12° 39' 17" S, 33° 41' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1097 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 479 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:39
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nkhata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkhata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,019.4 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 | 18.4 | 1.6 | 95 | 49 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 1.1 | 61 | 57 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 4.9 | 73 | 47 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 5.2 | 62 | 26 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 900.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 2.3 | 88 | 55 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 247.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 4.1 | 69 | 73 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 6.0 | 71 | 59 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 5.4 | 69 | 30 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 879.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.6 | 4.0 | 112 | 57 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 202.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 2.4 | 88 | 64 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 7.0 | 71 | 53 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 4.7 | 76 | 27 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 888.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 3.4 | 94 | 49 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 220.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkhata?
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 Nkhata today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Nkhata?
Local time is 05:39. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkhata?
Nkhata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkhata?
DEM 1,097 m.
Where is Nkhata located?
It is at -12.65474, 33.68747 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkhata in?
It is in Malawi.