Location & Surroundings
Phambala is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,191 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lilongwe, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 26 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 42 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° 7' 0" S, 33° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1191 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,008 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:31
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Phambala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phambala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 222 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 16.2 | 0.3 | 157 | 91 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 46 | 75 | 1,015.9 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 93 | 222.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 1.1 | 141 | 93 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 39 | 106.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 163 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 3.6 | 64 | 78 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 61 | 91.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 4.0 | 47 | 56 | 1,014.8 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 43 | 881.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 2.5 | 96 | 74 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 9 | 188.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 2.8 | 69 | 75 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 6.0 | 57 | 68 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 103.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 4.4 | 53 | 43 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 873.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 2.0 | 59 | 65 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 226.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 2.2 | 58 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 4.7 | 48 | 57 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 89.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phambala?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 222 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 Phambala today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Phambala?
Local time is 16:31. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Phambala?
Phambala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Phambala?
DEM 1,191 m.
Where is Phambala located?
It is at -14.11667, 33.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phambala in?
It is in Malawi.