Location & Surroundings
Zomba is a city in Southern Region, Malawi with 118,440 inhabitants, at 949 m elevation. The national capital Lilongwe is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: ゾンバ · Зомба · 松巴 · ზომბა · 좀바 · زومبا، مالاوی
Overview
Zomba is city in the southern parts of Malawi.
It is located in Zomba District, Malawi.
The population is about 101,140 (2008).
The elevation is around 949 metre.
Also known as: AR زومبا، ملاوي
Media
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Zomba District
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 23' 9" S, 35° 19' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 949 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 118,440
- Pop. Density 4,551 p/km²
- Built-up 21.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:07
- Sunrise 05:08
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
ゾンバ
ru
sr
uk
Зомба
zh
zh-CN
松巴
ka
ზომბა
ko
좀바
fa
زومبا، مالاوی
Weather in Zomba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zomba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 25.1 | 0.7 | 70 | 29 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 1.9 | 88 | 59 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 3.4 | 48 | 47 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 143.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.2 | 2.6 | 69 | 24 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 823.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.4 | 62 | 37 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 175.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.7 | 89 | 53 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 4.1 | 41 | 45 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 144.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.8 | 1.1 | 17 | 18 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 963.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.4 | 1.1 | 71 | 30 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 245.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 2.1 | 64 | 37 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 3.6 | 28 | 37 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 147.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.3 | 2.0 | 84 | 15 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 965.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.2 | 1.1 | 117 | 25 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 233.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zomba?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 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 Zomba today?
Sunrise around 05:08 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Zomba?
Local time is 02:07. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zomba?
Zomba is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Zomba?
Population about 118,440.
What is the elevation of Zomba?
DEM 949 m.
Where is Zomba located?
It is at -15.38596, 35.31880 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zomba in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Zomba, Malawi