Location & Surroundings
Chão is a settlement in Santa Catarina, Cabo Verde, at 489 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Assomada, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Praia is 37 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Praia International Airport, 38 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 9' 46" N, 23° 45' 14" W
- Elevation DEM: 489 m
- Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- Time Shift GMT -1 (DST -1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Escudo (CVE)
- Phone Prefix +238
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:44
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 27.3 | 4.1 | 33 | 71 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 4.9 | 24 | 71 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 798.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 4.8 | 32 | 79 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 35.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 4.8 | 16 | 76 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 5.2 | 20 | 70 | 1,015.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 55 | 255.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 5.2 | 29 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 69 | 636.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 4.4 | 36 | 72 | 1,015.7 | 0.04 / 0.12 | 64 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 4.3 | 22 | 71 | 1,014.6 | 0.06 / 0.19 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.2 | 3.9 | 25 | 66 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 69 | 268.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 4.3 | 54 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 48 | 704.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.7 | 65 | 67 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 32.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 3.3 | 46 | 72 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.2 | 3.5 | 44 | 67 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 354.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chao?
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 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 Chao today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Chao?
Local time is 19:44. Time zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC-01:00).
What type of place is Chao?
Chao is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Chao?
DEM 489 m.
Where is Chao located?
It is at 15.16281, -23.75379 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chao in?
It is in Cabo Verde.