Location & Surroundings
Matate is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 336 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shinkafi, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 480 km to the south. The nearest airport is Maradi Airport, 96 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
13° 11' 31" N, 6° 17' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 336 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 242 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:22
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Matate
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matate, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 36.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
3.2 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 23.1 | 3.2 | 160 | 20 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.0 | 1.9 | 150 | 9 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 631.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 1.0 | 102 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 421.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 0.5 | 152 | 18 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 3.1 | 189 | 27 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.4 | 2.2 | 274 | 13 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 593.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 2.6 | 352 | 17 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 406.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 1.8 | 109 | 18 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.6 | 2.4 | 60 | 21 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.9 | 2.0 | 106 | 9 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 620.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.6 | 3.2 | 79 | 15 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 395.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 2.7 | 106 | 18 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.1 | 3.7 | 116 | 21 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 1.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matate?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 36.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 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 Matate today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Matate?
Local time is 17:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matate?
Matate is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matate?
DEM 336 m.
Where is Matate located?
It is at 13.19206, 6.29986 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matate in?
It is in Nigeria.