Location & Surroundings
Chale is a settlement in Sofala, Mozambique, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nhamayabue, 16 km to the north. The national capital Maputo is about 970 km to the south. The nearest airport is Caia Airport, 43 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
17° 33' 49" S, 35° 2' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 55 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:15
- Sunrise 05:02
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 42 min
Weather in Chale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 40.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 968 W/m2.
Temperature
33.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SE (135 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
33 %
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 | 33.8 | 2.9 | 135 | 37 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 4.6 | 134 | 41 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 189.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 2.1 | 142 | 82 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 1.5 | 111 | 50 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 40.3 | 1.7 | 119 | 13 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 968.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 5.1 | 129 | 40 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 251.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 160 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.4 | 0.6 | 145 | 43 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 148.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 42.5 | 1.2 | 274 | 16 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 942.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.0 | 4.3 | 124 | 46 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 242.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 188 | 67 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 2.5 | 193 | 46 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 143.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 40.5 | 3.2 | 169 | 25 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 605.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chale?
Now 33.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 40.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 968 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 Chale today?
Sunrise around 05:02 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 42m.
What is the local time in Chale?
Local time is 02:15. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chale?
Chale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chale?
DEM 55 m.
Where is Chale located?
It is at -17.56361, 35.04556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chale in?
It is in Mozambique.