Location & Surroundings
Samba is a triangulation station in Niassa Province, Mozambique, at 1,000 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mandimba, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Maputo is about 1320 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mangochi Airport, 60 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 29' 2" S, 35° 49' 16" E
- Elevation 1000 m (DEM: 926 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 09:49
- Sunrise 05:05
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Nearby
Weather in Samba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 39.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 963 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 23.3 | 0.8 | 47 | 37 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 3.0 | 21 | 39 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 148.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.0 | 2.0 | 103 | 15 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 962.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 0.3 | 126 | 24 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 238.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.2 | 65 | 35 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 4.2 | 23 | 35 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 40.2 | 2.0 | 100 | 15 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 962.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 0.5 | 37 | 25 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 238.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 2.0 | 46 | 35 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 4.6 | 22 | 39 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.6 | 2.1 | 75 | 15 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 960.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 1.8 | 33 | 26 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 238.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.9 | 1.5 | 91 | 34 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samba?
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 39.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 963 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 Samba today?
Sunrise around 05:05 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Samba?
Local time is 09:49. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Samba?
Samba is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Samba?
Elevation about 1,000 m. DEM 926 m.
Where is Samba located?
It is at -14.48389, 35.82111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samba in?
It is in Mozambique.