Location & Surroundings
Zipita is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 1,210 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipeni, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Lilongwe is 75 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 51 km away.
Also known as: Zimpita
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° 17' 38" S, 33° 50' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1210 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 574 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:02
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Zipita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zipita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 31.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 933 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 30.0 | 4.1 | 72 | 34 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 130 | 53 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 246.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 2.3 | 95 | 53 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 4.7 | 78 | 44 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 118.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 4.5 | 88 | 28 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 932.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 119 | 44 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 238.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 4.7 | 116 | 58 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 5.4 | 91 | 54 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 116.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.7 | 4.4 | 85 | 29 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 919.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.7 | 102 | 49 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 227.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 4.5 | 117 | 56 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 5.8 | 78 | 45 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.9 | 4.5 | 93 | 26 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 942.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zipita?
Now 30.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 31.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 933 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 Zipita today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Zipita?
Local time is 20:02. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zipita?
Zipita is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zipita?
DEM 1,210 m.
Where is Zipita located?
It is at -13.29396, 33.83799 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zipita in?
It is in Malawi.