Location & Surroundings
Chalau is a settlement in Mozambique, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nacala, 13 km to the south. The national capital Maputo is about 1530 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nacala Airport, 8 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
14° 27' 0" S, 40° 39' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:58
- Sunrise 04:49
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chalau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chalau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 29.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,018.2 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 | 28.6 | 3.2 | 86 | 54 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 5.1 | 79 | 51 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 938.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 3.6 | 83 | 76 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 186.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.4 | 247 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 4.4 | 68 | 55 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 174.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 4.8 | 59 | 53 | 1,015.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 1 | 935.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 5.3 | 64 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 184.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 2.7 | 331 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.0 | 3.1 | 59 | 61 | 1,017.9 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 15 | 166.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 5.7 | 60 | 54 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 0 | 872.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 4.4 | 30 | 78 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 180.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 3.9 | 4 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.8 | 4.6 | 30 | 57 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 174.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chalau?
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 29.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 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 Chalau today?
Sunrise around 04:49 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Chalau?
Local time is 15:58. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chalau?
Chalau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chalau?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Chalau located?
It is at -14.45000, 40.65000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chalau in?
It is in Mozambique.