Location & Surroundings
Principal is a settlement in Sao Miguel, Cabo Verde, at 309 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Calheta, 9 km to the east. The national capital Praia is 35 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Praia International Airport, 35 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
15° 12' 12" N, 23° 40' 23" W
- Elevation DEM: 309 m
- Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- Time Shift GMT -1 (DST -1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Escudo (CVE)
- Phone Prefix +238
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:29
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Principal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Principal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
3.4 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,016.6 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 | 27.3 | 3.4 | 353 | 79 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 4.8 | 344 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 751.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 3.3 | 6 | 83 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 34.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 4.0 | 5 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 4.1 | 20 | 77 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 325.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 5.7 | 21 | 77 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 737.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 4.7 | 21 | 81 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 5.9 | 10 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.3 | 5.9 | 17 | 71 | 1,015.1 | 0.03 / 0.17 | 83 | 244.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 5.4 | 18 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 72 | 557.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 5.6 | 27 | 73 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 51 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 4.6 | 21 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.07 / 0.19 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 4.1 | 31 | 63 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 40 | 304.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Principal?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 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 Principal today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Principal?
Local time is 18:29. Time zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC-01:00).
What type of place is Principal?
Principal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Principal?
DEM 309 m.
Where is Principal located?
It is at 15.20324, -23.67292 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Principal in?
It is in Cabo Verde.