Location & Surroundings
Simwaka is a settlement in Northern Region, Malawi, at 1,541 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karonga, 53 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is about 415 km to the south. The nearest airport is Chelinda Airport, 45 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
10° 13' 51" S, 33° 33' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1541 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 108 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:27
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Simwaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simwaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 27.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 17.8 | 2.3 | 53 | 64 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 6.0 | 76 | 45 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 5.9 | 78 | 42 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 98.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 5.4 | 68 | 23 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 926.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 1.8 | 47 | 49 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 258.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 3.9 | 72 | 58 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 4.7 | 63 | 50 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 5.2 | 68 | 23 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 926.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.5 | 2.0 | 56 | 44 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 252.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 3.0 | 61 | 71 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 3.9 | 55 | 52 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 98.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 4.7 | 66 | 24 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 909.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.8 | 1.9 | 41 | 52 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 223.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simwaka?
Now 17.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 27.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 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 Simwaka today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Simwaka?
Local time is 05:27. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simwaka?
Simwaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simwaka?
DEM 1,541 m.
Where is Simwaka located?
It is at -10.23077, 33.56078 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simwaka in?
It is in Malawi.