Location & Surroundings
Sampale is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is 90 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chipata, 53 km away.
Also known as: Smapiri
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
13° 52' 12" S, 32° 57' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1178 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 767 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:38
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Sampale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sampale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 19.7 | 1.3 | 38 | 49 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 3.3 | 57 | 37 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 126.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.6 | 1.0 | 147 | 14 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 962.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 3.9 | 48 | 31 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 238.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.8 | 51 | 41 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 5.1 | 43 | 32 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 126.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.5 | 2.0 | 118 | 11 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 962.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 3.2 | 67 | 25 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 253.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 1.7 | 35 | 33 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 3.4 | 65 | 28 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.4 | 3.8 | 94 | 12 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 961.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.3 | 3.5 | 78 | 22 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 243.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.0 | 1.7 | 38 | 33 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sampale?
Now 19.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 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 Sampale today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Sampale?
Local time is 11:38. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sampale?
Sampale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sampale?
DEM 1,178 m.
Where is Sampale located?
It is at -13.87009, 32.96204 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sampale in?
It is in Malawi.