Location & Surroundings
Matama is a triangulation station in Niassa Province, Mozambique, at 1,509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lichinga, 11 km to the west. The national capital Maputo is about 1435 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lichinga, 9 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 18' 5" S, 35° 20' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1509 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:35
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Weather in Matama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 981 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 25.1 | 0.4 | 315 | 37 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 22 | 50 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 3.0 | 34 | 32 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.7 | 3.1 | 134 | 14 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 981.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 0.5 | 136 | 30 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 247.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 3.1 | 51 | 37 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 4.2 | 31 | 33 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.9 | 3.3 | 141 | 16 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 977.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.8 | 1.6 | 77 | 28 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 246.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.6 | 88 | 37 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 4.1 | 82 | 40 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.0 | 4.7 | 101 | 21 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 972.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.3 | 3.9 | 89 | 27 | 1,013.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 3 | 191.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matama?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 981 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 Matama today?
Sunrise around 05:07 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Matama?
Local time is 05:35. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matama?
Matama is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Matama?
DEM 1,509 m.
Where is Matama located?
It is at -13.30139, 35.34528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matama in?
It is in Mozambique.