Location & Surroundings
Matara is a settlement in Debub, Eritrea, at 1,780 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Intich'o, 32 km to the southwest. The national capital Asmara is 96 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Axum Airport, 69 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
14° 32' 25" N, 39° 16' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1780 m
- Timezone Africa/Asmara
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Nakfa (ERN)
- Phone Prefix +291
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:02
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Matara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 28.3 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 19.6 | 1.4 | 114 | 58 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.0 | 48 | 37 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 128.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 7.1 | 75 | 28 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 742.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 123 | 55 | 1,016.2 | 1.28 / 1.28 | 28 | 141.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 0.9 | 148 | 60 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 0.6 | 77 | 35 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 131.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 6.7 | 88 | 25 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 866.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 128 | 42 | 1,014.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 50 | 188.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.4 | 2.5 | 113 | 56 | 1,013.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 119 | 36 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 132.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 7.4 | 98 | 22 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 910.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 2.8 | 104 | 37 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 190.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 2.2 | 107 | 54 | 1,014.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matara?
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 28.3 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 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 06:10 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Matara?
Local time is 13:02. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Matara?
Matara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matara?
DEM 1,780 m.
Where is Matara located?
It is at 14.54028, 39.27222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matara in?
It is in Eritrea.