Location & Surroundings
Macala is a settlement in Nampula, Mozambique, at 243 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Meconta, 4 km to the east. The national capital Maputo is about 1435 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nampula Airport, 57 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
14° 59' 33" S, 39° 48' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 243 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:04
- Sunrise 04:49
- Sunset 17:21
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Weather in Macala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Macala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 40.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 40.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 W/m2.
Temperature
40.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,006.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 40.7 | 2.5 | 56 | 17 | 1,006.9 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 4.2 | 37 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 199.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 2.9 | 6 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 4.2 | 5 | 39 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 178.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 40.3 | 4.0 | 59 | 15 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 961.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 5.2 | 37 | 63 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 202.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 2.9 | 9 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 4.8 | 15 | 39 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 182.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 40.0 | 5.1 | 51 | 17 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 965.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 4.4 | 42 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 202.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 16 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 2.9 | 69 | 60 | 1,017.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 26 | 166.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.5 | 3.9 | 83 | 33 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 6 | 866.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Macala?
Now 40.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 40.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 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 Macala today?
Sunrise around 04:49 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Macala?
Local time is 22:04. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Macala?
Macala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Macala?
DEM 243 m.
Where is Macala located?
It is at -14.99250, 39.81361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Macala in?
It is in Mozambique.