Location & Surroundings
Cranico is a settlement in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, at 430 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Montepuez, 31 km to the south. The national capital Maputo is about 1605 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Montepuez Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Cranioco
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
12° 50' 34" S, 38° 59' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 430 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 100 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:03
- Sunrise 04:58
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cranico
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cranico, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 21.5 | 2.5 | 86 | 86 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 4.6 | 95 | 41 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 159.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.8 | 5.1 | 95 | 24 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 919.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 4.9 | 77 | 58 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 112.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.1 | 39 | 86 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 2.0 | 68 | 51 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 163.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.2 | 3.3 | 76 | 22 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 950.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 4.6 | 80 | 61 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 196.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.8 | 1.2 | 65 | 87 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 3.3 | 83 | 47 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 164.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.3 | 3.6 | 88 | 19 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 956.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 4.8 | 69 | 58 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 199.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.8 | 2.5 | 47 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cranico?
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 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 Cranico today?
Sunrise around 04:58 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Cranico?
Local time is 12:03. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Cranico?
Cranico is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cranico?
DEM 430 m.
Where is Cranico located?
It is at -12.84278, 38.99472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cranico in?
It is in Mozambique.