Location & Surroundings
Macala is a stream in Zaire, Angola, at 470 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza Kongo, 62 km to the north. The national capital Luanda is about 245 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mbanza Congo Airport, 62 km away.
Overview
Macala is watercourse in Angola.
It is located in Zaire Province, Angola.
Basic Data
- Country Angola
- Located in Zaire Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 49' 0" S, 14° 9' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 470 m
- Timezone Africa/Luanda
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,181 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwanza (AOA)
- Phone Prefix +244
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:08
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Macala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Macala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 308 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.7 | 1.3 | 193 | 96 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.6 | 217 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 45.15 / 45.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 240 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 3.62 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 1.4 | 264 | 71 | 1,013.2 | 1.97 / 5.59 | 96 | 308.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.6 | 279 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 287.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 142 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 217 | 88 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 2.0 | 269 | 57 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 86 | 661.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.7 | 1.6 | 295 | 74 | 1,011.2 | 0.36 / 0.39 | 89 | 277.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 217 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 1.94 / 2.34 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 0.4 | 134 | 91 | 1,014.2 | 1.03 / 3.37 | 100 | 12.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 1.6 | 274 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 70 | 315.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.0 | 1.6 | 304 | 80 | 1,012.3 | 0.89 / 0.91 | 99 | 319.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Macala?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 308 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 05:35 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Macala?
Local time is 06:08. Time zone: Africa/Luanda (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Macala?
Macala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Macala?
DEM 470 m.
Where is Macala located?
It is at -6.81667, 14.15000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Macala in?
It is in Angola.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry