Location & Surroundings
Matara is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 357 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mallammaduri, 5 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 475 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Goure Airport, about 160 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
12° 36' 31" N, 9° 56' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 357 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 233 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:28
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 35.8 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 27.4 | 1.9 | 263 | 60 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.8 | 2.3 | 16 | 32 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 583.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 5.2 | 267 | 50 | 1,008.4 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 91 | 297.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 1.5 | 84 | 40 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 2.1 | 137 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.2 | 4.5 | 89 | 17 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 671.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.0 | 2.3 | 95 | 21 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 411.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 4.2 | 174 | 32 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.2 | 3.0 | 215 | 59 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.1 | 1.0 | 240 | 26 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 666.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.6 | 2.4 | 141 | 26 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 403.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 3.6 | 164 | 43 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.8 | 2.9 | 242 | 61 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 5.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matara?
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 35.8 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 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 Matara today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Matara?
Local time is 15:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matara?
Matara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matara?
DEM 357 m.
Where is Matara located?
It is at 12.60867, 9.94299 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matara in?
It is in Nigeria.