Location & Surroundings
Matau is an intermittent stream in Niassa Province, Mozambique, at 486 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malema, 96 km to the south. The national capital Maputo is about 1415 km to the south. The nearest airport is Cuamba Airport, about 125 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 4' 48" S, 37° 25' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 486 m
- Timezone Africa/Maputo
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Metical (MZN)
- Phone Prefix +258
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:34
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Matau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 33.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 910 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
4.6 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 27.1 | 4.6 | 138 | 33 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 3.3 | 128 | 66 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 125 | 52 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.2 | 2.2 | 121 | 25 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 910.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 3.4 | 108 | 31 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 212.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 3.6 | 91 | 64 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 2.9 | 71 | 57 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 127.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.7 | 2.6 | 79 | 23 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 909.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.9 | 2.6 | 82 | 31 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 155.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 3.7 | 54 | 56 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 2.8 | 23 | 50 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 128.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.4 | 2.9 | 74 | 20 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 908.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.6 | 2.6 | 47 | 29 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 97.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matau?
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 33.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 910 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 Matau today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Matau?
Local time is 02:34. Time zone: Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matau?
Matau is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Matau?
DEM 486 m.
Where is Matau located?
It is at -14.08000, 37.41889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matau in?
It is in Mozambique.