Location & Surroundings
Lucas is a settlement in Gaza Province, Mozambique, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Canicado, less than 2 km away. The national capital Maputo is about 175 km to the south. The nearest airport is Chokwe Airport, 11 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
24° 25' 7" S, 32° 57' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 586 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:16
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lucas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lucas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,022.5 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 25.1 | 2.8 | 104 | 65 | 1,022.5 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 3.5 | 122 | 27 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 892.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 4.2 | 120 | 60 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 254.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 101 | 75 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.8 | 70 | 60 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 119.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.7 | 2.0 | 83 | 23 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 907.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 3.6 | 105 | 52 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 3.5 | 40 | 68 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 3.1 | 5 | 50 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.5 | 2.9 | 56 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 907.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 4.6 | 114 | 50 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 2.1 | 172 | 71 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.5 | 2.4 | 172 | 64 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 108.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lucas?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 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 Lucas today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Lucas?
Local time is 16:16. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lucas?
Lucas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lucas?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Lucas located?
It is at -24.41861, 32.96139 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lucas in?
It is in Mozambique.