Location & Surroundings
Lechela is a settlement in Inhambane Province, Mozambique, at 97 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vilankulo, 55 km to the northeast. The national capital Maputo is about 465 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Vilanculos Airport, 53 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
22° 22' 25" S, 34° 58' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 97 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:37
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lechela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lechela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 334 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,023.7 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 | 20.7 | 3.2 | 118 | 79 | 1,023.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 2.0 | 166 | 97 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 3.2 | 142 | 67 | 1,024.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 96 | 36.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 137 | 38 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 93 | 333.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 2.8 | 123 | 81 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 2.0 | 172 | 95 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 3.3 | 132 | 55 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 98.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 4.8 | 114 | 40 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 830.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.8 | 2.6 | 112 | 76 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 214.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 2.0 | 174 | 92 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 3.2 | 136 | 60 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 85.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 4.9 | 104 | 32 | 1,017.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 61 | 658.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.0 | 2.7 | 125 | 80 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 166.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lechela?
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 334 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 Lechela today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Lechela?
Local time is 02:37. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lechela?
Lechela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lechela?
DEM 97 m.
Where is Lechela located?
It is at -22.37361, 34.97083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lechela in?
It is in Mozambique.