Location & Surroundings
Sona is a settlement in Malanje, Angola, at 1,085 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buco, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Luanda is about 335 km to the west. The nearest airport is Malanje Airport, 12 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
9° 27' 0" S, 16° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1085 m
- Timezone Africa/Luanda
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwanza (AOA)
- Phone Prefix +244
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:50
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 21.2 | 1.0 | 182 | 77 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 3.0 | 100 | 30 | 1,009.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 656.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 286 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 233.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 3.2 | 269 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 3.0 | 264 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.7 | 3.0 | 309 | 28 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 805.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 4.3 | 280 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 256.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 3.6 | 276 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.0 | 3.5 | 261 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 23.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.5 | 3.4 | 279 | 27 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 817.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 4.6 | 266 | 41 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 254.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 3.1 | 272 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.9 | 2.5 | 284 | 67 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 55 | 24.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sona?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Sona today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Sona?
Local time is 14:50. Time zone: Africa/Luanda (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sona?
Sona is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sona?
DEM 1,085 m.
Where is Sona located?
It is at -9.45000, 16.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sona in?
It is in Angola.