Location & Surroundings
Chirara is a settlement in Sofala, Mozambique, at 104 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buzi, 91 km to the northeast. The national capital Maputo is about 645 km to the south. The nearest airport is Chipinge, about 115 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
20° 14' 59" S, 33° 42' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 104 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:05
- Sunrise 05:10
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chirara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chirara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 39.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 937 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 21.1 | 1.6 | 49 | 86 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 4.2 | 21 | 40 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 133.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.9 | 3.2 | 56 | 15 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 937.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 3.9 | 71 | 70 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 256.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 2.7 | 50 | 85 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 1.7 | 114 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 133.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.7 | 3.2 | 168 | 21 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 927.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 2.0 | 144 | 72 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 253.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 1.6 | 113 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 1.2 | 90 | 65 | 1,014.0 | 0.02 / 0.11 | 100 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.8 | 1.4 | 54 | 27 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 815.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 3.2 | 74 | 68 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 252.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 1.7 | 56 | 90 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chirara?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 39.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 937 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 Chirara today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Chirara?
Local time is 09:05. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chirara?
Chirara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chirara?
DEM 104 m.
Where is Chirara located?
It is at -20.24972, 33.70139 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chirara in?
It is in Mozambique.