Location & Surroundings
Macando is a settlement in Sofala, Mozambique, at 107 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buzi, 95 km to the northeast. The national capital Maputo is about 645 km to the south. The nearest airport is Chipinge, about 110 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° 15' 20" S, 33° 39' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 107 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 93 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:10
- Sunrise 05:13
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Macando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Macando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,019.2 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 | 27.2 | 3.2 | 29 | 56 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 3.7 | 50 | 23 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 925.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 3.7 | 85 | 63 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 238.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 35 | 90 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 3.1 | 27 | 52 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.2 | 3.1 | 58 | 19 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 935.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 3.6 | 83 | 61 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 257.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 1.3 | 27 | 85 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.3 | 3.6 | 27 | 48 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 133.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.6 | 3.7 | 44 | 19 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 941.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 3.6 | 76 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 257.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 47 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.4 | 4.1 | 31 | 47 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Macando?
Now 27.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 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 Macando today?
Sunrise around 05:13 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Macando?
Local time is 18:10. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Macando?
Macando is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Macando?
DEM 107 m.
Where is Macando located?
It is at -20.25556, 33.65750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Macando in?
It is in Mozambique.