Location & Surroundings
Nkumpha is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasungu, 39 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is about 145 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 37 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° 41' 0" S, 33° 27' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1142 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 242 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:48
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Nkumpha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkumpha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 33.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 971 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 | 22.1 | 2.0 | 58 | 45 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 5.1 | 87 | 31 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 132.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.7 | 5.4 | 93 | 18 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 970.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 70 | 33 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 260.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 5.4 | 122 | 47 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 6.2 | 84 | 44 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 131.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 5.0 | 79 | 22 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 850.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 72 | 44 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 259.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.5 | 3.5 | 103 | 49 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 6.9 | 80 | 44 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 120.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 5.0 | 73 | 27 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 919.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 74 | 46 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 256.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 2.9 | 81 | 57 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkumpha?
Now 22.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 33.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 971 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 Nkumpha today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Nkumpha?
Local time is 12:48. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkumpha?
Nkumpha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkumpha?
DEM 1,142 m.
Where is Nkumpha located?
It is at -12.68333, 33.45000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkumpha in?
It is in Malawi.