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Location & Surroundings

Sapitwa is a volcano in Southern Region, Malawi, at 3,002 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mulanje, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 72 km away.

Also known as: Mlanje Mountain · Mlanje Peak · Mount Mlanje · Mulanje Massif · Mount Mulanje

Overview

Sapitwa is mountain in Malawi.

It is located in Mulanje District, Malawi, Africa.

The elevation is around 3,002 metre.

Also known as: CS Nejvyšší hora Malawi

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Image Mulanje Massif, Sapitwa Peak.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Malawi
  • Located in Mulanje District
  • Type peak (PK)
  • a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 56' 55" S, 35° 35' 26" E
  • Elevation 3002 m (DEM: 2945 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

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Alternate Names

Mlanje Mountain
Mlanje Peak
Mount Mlanje
Mulanje Massif
Mount Mulanje

Weather in Sapitwa

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

Now 31.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.

Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 31.7 1.1 161 20 1,012.6 - / 0.00 32 0.0 n/a
6h 24.5 1.4 80 31 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 12 209.8 n/a
12h 19.8 1.4 50 58 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 25.9 3.4 15 44 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 146.7 n/a
Tomorrow 29.9 2.3 10 29 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 38 792.2 n/a
30h 26.0 1.8 25 33 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 69 188.9 n/a
36h 21.9 2.1 21 49 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 26.6 4.6 13 45 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 147.6 n/a
Monday 34.3 0.9 332 20 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 15 962.5 n/a
54h 26.8 1.0 48 32 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 228.9 n/a
60h 24.5 2.3 32 35 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
66h 28.4 4.6 12 38 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 1 150.2 n/a
Tuesday 36.4 0.1 234 18 1,007.8 0.00 / 0.00 62 953.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sapitwa?
Now 31.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 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 Sapitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:07 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Sapitwa?
Local time is 23:52. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sapitwa?
Sapitwa is a peak.
What is the elevation of Sapitwa?
Elevation about 3,002 m. DEM 2,945 m.
Where is Sapitwa located?
It is at -15.94856, 35.59058 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sapitwa in?
It is in Malawi.

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Last updated 2020-02-19
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