Location & Surroundings
Salima is a polygon in Central Region, Malawi, at 553 m elevation. The national capital Lilongwe is 89 km to the west.
Overview
Salima Airport is airport in Malawi.
It is located in Central Region, Malawi, Africa.
The elevation is around 1,688 foot.
Also known as: LMB, FWSM, Salima
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Central Region
- Type airport (AIRP)
- a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 45' 27" S, 34° 35' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 553 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,686 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:14
- Sunrise 05:12
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Nearby
Weather in Salima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 946 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 26.0 | 2.3 | 344 | 53 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.0 | 322 | 52 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 1.7 | 144 | 42 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 132.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 2.2 | 49 | 35 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 945.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 1.7 | 2 | 47 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 242.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 1.5 | 206 | 51 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 2.6 | 71 | 46 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 133.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 4.7 | 354 | 38 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 945.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.1 | 0.5 | 223 | 53 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 244.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 0.8 | 262 | 53 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 1.3 | 10 | 43 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 134.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 3.7 | 348 | 36 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 947.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.8 | 1.5 | 302 | 55 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 245.2 | 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 Salima?
Now 26.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 946 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 Salima today?
Sunrise around 05:12 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Salima?
Local time is 02:14. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Salima?
Salima is a airport.
What is the elevation of Salima?
DEM 553 m.
Where is Salima located?
It is at -13.75754, 34.58449 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salima in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)