Location & Surroundings
Forca is a settlement in Porto Novo, Cabo Verde, at 923 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Porto Novo, 15 km to the east. The national capital Praia is about 295 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Cesaria Evora Airport, 25 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
17° 0' 6" N, 25° 12' 33" W
- Elevation DEM: 923 m
- Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- Time Shift GMT -1 (DST -1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Escudo (CVE)
- Phone Prefix +238
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:50
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Forca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Forca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,016.7 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 | 27.9 | 1.1 | 63 | 53 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 1.8 | 76 | 58 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 522.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 2.6 | 49 | 65 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 11.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 64 | 72 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 1.8 | 57 | 49 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 290.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 2.5 | 40 | 49 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 686.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.6 | 51 | 53 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 18.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.0 | 60 | 55 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.9 | 2.7 | 45 | 48 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 3.2 | 49 | 50 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 3.4 | 53 | 64 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 18.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 57 | 63 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.9 | 1.8 | 83 | 54 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 315.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Forca?
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 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 Forca today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Forca?
Local time is 22:50. Time zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC-01:00).
What type of place is Forca?
Forca is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Forca?
DEM 923 m.
Where is Forca located?
It is at 17.00169, -25.20924 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Forca in?
It is in Cabo Verde.