Location & Surroundings
Sopa Dambo is a marsh(es) in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,101 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mchinji, 28 km to the west. The national capital Lilongwe is 77 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chipata, 59 km away.
Also known as: Scopa Dambo
Overview
Scopa Dambo is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Malawi.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 42' 26" S, 33° 7' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1101 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 166 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:36
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other marsh(es)s nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sopa Dambo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sopa Dambo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 866 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (135 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 21.6 | 1.8 | 135 | 70 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 2.4 | 168 | 84 | 1,017.8 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 93 | 112.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 1.8 | 166 | 92 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 3.7 | 91 | 81 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 18.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 4.3 | 54 | 41 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 865.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 4.1 | 96 | 60 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 166.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 2.9 | 94 | 75 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 6.0 | 68 | 59 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 106.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.9 | 5.4 | 56 | 37 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 734.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 3.7 | 70 | 59 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 219.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 2.9 | 56 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 5.7 | 53 | 51 | 1,015.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 80.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.1 | 3.7 | 58 | 28 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 806.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sopa Dambo?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 866 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 Sopa Dambo today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Sopa Dambo?
Local time is 19:36. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sopa Dambo?
Sopa Dambo is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Sopa Dambo?
DEM 1,101 m.
Where is Sopa Dambo located?
It is at -13.70716, 33.12243 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sopa Dambo in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry