Location & Surroundings
Chalaua is a triangulation station in Nampula, Mozambique, at 240 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nametil, 47 km to the north. The national capital Maputo is about 1290 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nampula Airport, about 115 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 7' 2" S, 39° 10' 47" E
- Elevation 240 m (DEM: 198 m)
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 60 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:18
- Sunrise 04:56
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Weather in Chalaua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chalaua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 36.9 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Temperature
36.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,013.6 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 | 36.0 | 2.1 | 124 | 23 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 3.2 | 108 | 66 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 199.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 355 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 3.5 | 74 | 53 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 157.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.9 | 5.1 | 102 | 24 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 927.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 3.8 | 77 | 64 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 194.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 360 | 70 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.6 | 4.2 | 54 | 36 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 162.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 37.4 | 5.9 | 90 | 23 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 934.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 4.0 | 79 | 54 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 199.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 17 | 71 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.8 | 4.0 | 80 | 42 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 162.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.5 | 4.3 | 106 | 22 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 935.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chalaua?
Now 36.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 36.9 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 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 Chalaua today?
Sunrise around 04:56 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Chalaua?
Local time is 22:18. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chalaua?
Chalaua is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Chalaua?
Elevation about 240 m. DEM 198 m.
Where is Chalaua located?
It is at -16.11722, 39.17972 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chalaua in?
It is in Mozambique.