Location & Surroundings
Shani is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,321 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dowa, 4 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is 42 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 25 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
13° 36' 50" S, 33° 55' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1321 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 409 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:49
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shani
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shani, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 27.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 884 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 20.7 | 2.5 | 109 | 55 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.3 | 128 | 66 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 5.8 | 90 | 56 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 97.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 4.1 | 76 | 32 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 884.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.6 | 101 | 49 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 189.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 2.0 | 99 | 59 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 5.6 | 84 | 53 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 98.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 4.0 | 72 | 30 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 881.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 1.1 | 77 | 50 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 174.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.6 | 123 | 57 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 5.6 | 87 | 53 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 98.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 3.3 | 95 | 33 | 1,013.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 739.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 1.4 | 148 | 68 | 1,017.9 | 0.30 / 0.34 | 83 | 72.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shani?
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 27.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 884 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 Shani today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Shani?
Local time is 03:49. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shani?
Shani is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shani?
DEM 1,321 m.
Where is Shani located?
It is at -13.61386, 33.93267 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shani in?
It is in Malawi.