Location & Surroundings
Nkhonga is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 532 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkhotakota, 15 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 115 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Dwangwa Airport, 61 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° 3' 19" S, 34° 15' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 532 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 80 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:29
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nkhonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkhonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,014.5 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 | 24.8 | 0.9 | 333 | 55 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 285 | 50 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 4.0 | 51 | 45 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.4 | 4.0 | 76 | 31 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 942.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 1.0 | 227 | 55 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 247.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 283 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 5.2 | 43 | 47 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.4 | 3.3 | 63 | 29 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 943.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 1.8 | 297 | 59 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 246.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 332 | 50 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 5.6 | 31 | 44 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 132.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.5 | 3.7 | 10 | 25 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 948.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 1.6 | 202 | 67 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 248.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkhonga?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 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 Nkhonga today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Nkhonga?
Local time is 02:29. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkhonga?
Nkhonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkhonga?
DEM 532 m.
Where is Nkhonga located?
It is at -13.05527, 34.25045 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkhonga in?
It is in Malawi.