Location & Surroundings
Canata is a settlement in Benguela, Angola, at 86 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lobito, 4 km to the west. The national capital Luanda is about 395 km to the north. The nearest airport is Lobito Airport, 4 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
12° 21' 26" S, 13° 34' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 86 m
- Timezone Africa/Luanda
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,814 p/km²
- Built-up 12.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Kwanza (AOA)
- Phone Prefix +244
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:44
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Canata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Canata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 23.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 20.4 | 2.3 | 261 | 90 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 293 | 89 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 4.3 | 285 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 721.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 1.7 | 283 | 84 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 421.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 2.4 | 291 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 245 | 87 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 4.0 | 285 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 713.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 2.4 | 241 | 85 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 411.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.5 | 3.2 | 244 | 83 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 280 | 84 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 3.5 | 297 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 774.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 2.2 | 256 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 424.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.9 | 2.4 | 258 | 80 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canata?
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 23.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Canata today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Canata?
Local time is 08:44. Time zone: Africa/Luanda (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Canata?
Canata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Canata?
DEM 86 m.
Where is Canata located?
It is at -12.35722, 13.57500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Canata in?
It is in Angola.