Location & Surroundings
Macala is a settlement in Malanje, Angola, at 1,221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Camabatela, 57 km to the west. The national capital Luanda is about 295 km to the west. The nearest airport is Camabatela Airport, 57 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
8° 22' 59" S, 15° 51' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1221 m
- Timezone Africa/Luanda
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwanza (AOA)
- Phone Prefix +244
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:24
- Sunrise 05:25
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Nearby
Weather in Macala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Macala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 20.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 246 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
1.50 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 | 17.7 | 0.4 | 228 | 98 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 81 | 91 | 1,016.2 | 4.59 / 4.59 | 100 | 246.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 1.2 | 275 | 98 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 2.73 | 100 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 1.9 | 254 | 99 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 1.7 | 240 | 97 | 1,018.3 | 1.02 / 1.50 | 93 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 263 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 0.85 / 2.35 | 64 | 648.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 2.0 | 254 | 97 | 1,016.2 | 1.80 / 4.15 | 57 | 359.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 2.3 | 245 | 98 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.2 | 1.7 | 254 | 96 | 1,019.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 36 | 81 | 1,015.4 | 2.02 / 2.04 | 93 | 582.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 277 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 1.35 / 3.39 | 94 | 142.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 2.3 | 235 | 98 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 1.8 | 234 | 95 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 29.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Macala?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 20.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 246 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Macala today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Macala?
Local time is 17:24. Time zone: Africa/Luanda (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Macala?
Macala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Macala?
DEM 1,221 m.
Where is Macala located?
It is at -8.38306, 15.85616 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Macala in?
It is in Angola.