Location & Surroundings
Phumula is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 788 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dedza, 22 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is 95 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ulongwe Airport, 38 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° 24' 29" S, 34° 32' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 788 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:54
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Phumula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phumula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 764 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 18.5 | 1.3 | 202 | 70 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 2.7 | 124 | 53 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 103.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 1.3 | 64 | 33 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 763.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 0.5 | 337 | 46 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 156.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 1.9 | 172 | 47 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 2.8 | 120 | 44 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 2.8 | 69 | 24 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 911.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 2.4 | 154 | 36 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 236.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.4 | 2.2 | 170 | 55 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.6 | 112 | 48 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 2.9 | 52 | 29 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 907.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 0.1 | 138 | 41 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 222.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.5 | 1.3 | 166 | 47 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phumula?
Now 18.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 764 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 Phumula today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Phumula?
Local time is 12:54. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Phumula?
Phumula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Phumula?
DEM 788 m.
Where is Phumula located?
It is at -14.40802, 34.53758 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phumula in?
It is in Malawi.