Location & Surroundings
Mata is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 465 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 24 km away.
Also known as: Unguwar Mata
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
12° 13' 21" N, 6° 54' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 465 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 51 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:28
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 38.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
37.4 C
Wind
4.3 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 37.4 | 4.3 | 88 | 14 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 3.4 | 77 | 22 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 396.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 2.0 | 105 | 25 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.2 | 140 | 30 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.0 | 6.1 | 84 | 14 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 607.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 3.9 | 68 | 21 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 393.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 2.7 | 118 | 22 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 107 | 24 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.7 | 6.7 | 91 | 10 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 616.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 3.3 | 84 | 16 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 398.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 3.3 | 65 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 3.7 | 136 | 19 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 37.1 | 5.3 | 90 | 8 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 621.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mata?
Now 37.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 38.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Mata today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Mata?
Local time is 20:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mata?
Mata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mata?
DEM 465 m.
Where is Mata located?
It is at 12.22254, 6.91471 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mata in?
It is in Nigeria.