Location & Surroundings
Rio Messamba is an intermittent stream in Sofala, Mozambique, at 155 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gorongosa, 75 km to the southwest. The national capital Maputo is about 895 km to the south. The nearest airport is Caia Airport, about 100 km away.
Also known as: Messamba
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 5' 14" S, 34° 25' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 155 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 16:19
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rio Messamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rio Messamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,020.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.6 | 168 | 52 | 1,020.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.3 | 2.0 | 123 | 15 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 892.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 102 | 25 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 243.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 1.4 | 154 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 2.0 | 117 | 61 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.3 | 1.4 | 32 | 23 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 881.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 1.5 | 103 | 33 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 235.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 175 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.1 | 2.4 | 152 | 57 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 107.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.9 | 2.8 | 145 | 22 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 878.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 4.4 | 145 | 66 | 1,014.5 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 2 | 219.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 4.4 | 174 | 81 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 4.8 | 148 | 63 | 1,020.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 64 | 75.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rio Messamba?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.0 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 Rio Messamba today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Rio Messamba?
Local time is 16:19. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rio Messamba?
Rio Messamba is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Rio Messamba?
DEM 155 m.
Where is Rio Messamba located?
It is at -18.08722, 34.42167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rio Messamba in?
It is in Mozambique.