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Salima

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Salima is a town in Central Region, Malawi with 41,492 inhabitants, at 512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipoka, 24 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is 75 km to the west. The nearest airport is Salima, 14 km away.

Also known as: Салима

Overview

Salima is human settlement in Salima District, Malawi.

It is located in Salima District, Malawi.

The elevation is around 538 metre.

Also known as: TR Salima, Malavi

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Basic Data

  • Country Malawi
  • Located in Salima District
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    13° 46' 49" S, 34° 27' 31" E
  • Elevation DEM: 512 m
  • Timezone Africa/Blantyre
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 41,492
  • Pop. Density 3,305 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.6%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Kwacha (MWK)
  • Phone Prefix +265

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Alternate Names

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Салима

Weather in Salima

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 948 W/m2.

Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 25.5 1.6 333 47 1,014.5 - / 0.00 28 0.0 n/a
6h 23.3 1.0 278 47 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 28.6 1.7 112 34 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 132.1 n/a
18h 34.1 2.4 63 24 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 947.8 n/a
Tomorrow 26.7 1.4 343 43 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 245.2 n/a
30h 24.4 1.2 202 48 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 29.7 2.1 70 38 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 132.9 n/a
42h 34.9 4.2 10 26 1,008.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 945.6 n/a
Monday 26.9 0.6 238 45 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 245.0 n/a
54h 25.1 1.0 239 44 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
60h 30.9 1.4 1 35 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 134.1 n/a
66h 37.1 3.0 358 23 1,007.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 948.7 n/a
Tuesday 27.8 1.4 284 49 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 2 247.0 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 25.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 948 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 05:13 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Salima?
Local time is 01:54. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Salima?
Salima is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Salima?
Population about 41,492.
What is the elevation of Salima?
DEM 512 m.
Where is Salima located?
It is at -13.78040, 34.45870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salima in?
It is in Malawi.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
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