Location & Surroundings
Thomas Matopa is a settlement in Southern Region, Malawi, at 833 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zomba, 10 km to the north. The national capital Lilongwe is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 47 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
15° 28' 0" S, 35° 21' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 833 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 466 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:42
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Thomas Matopa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Thomas Matopa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 25.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 433 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,023.6 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 2.8 | 91 | 58 | 1,023.6 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 3.1 | 148 | 42 | 1,018.3 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 19 | 433.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 94 | 50 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 197.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 2.9 | 85 | 71 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 2.3 | 88 | 54 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 99.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 1.3 | 49 | 35 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 635.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 98 | 46 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 121.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 1.8 | 98 | 72 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 2.0 | 88 | 57 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 107.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 1.2 | 134 | 32 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 712.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 3.2 | 136 | 39 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 133.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 2.5 | 80 | 74 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.3 | 1.5 | 108 | 68 | 1,020.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 98 | 40.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Thomas Matopa?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 25.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 433 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 Thomas Matopa today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Thomas Matopa?
Local time is 14:42. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Thomas Matopa?
Thomas Matopa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Thomas Matopa?
DEM 833 m.
Where is Thomas Matopa located?
It is at -15.46667, 35.35000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Thomas Matopa in?
It is in Malawi.