Location & Surroundings

Kotomaka is a peak in Ha`apai, Tonga, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nuku'alofa, about 105 km to the southwest. The national capital Nuku'alofa is about 105 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lifuka Island Airport, 72 km away.

Also known as: Mata Maka

Basic Data

  • Type peak (PK)
  • a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature

Geography

  • Coordinates
    20° 15' 16" S, 174° 48' 1" W
  • Elevation DEM: 22 m
  • Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu
  • Time Shift GMT 13 (DST 13)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 16 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.3%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Pa'anga (TOP)
  • Phone Prefix +676

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

Mata Maka

Weather in Kotomaka

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kotomaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.

Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
7.4 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 21.1 7.4 103 62 1,013.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 21.1 6.0 108 58 1,015.4 0.06 / 0.06 11 0.0 n/a
12h 20.5 4.3 94 61 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 18 1.4 n/a
18h 21.8 3.9 73 60 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 10 491.2 n/a
Tomorrow 21.9 4.8 76 70 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 513.1 n/a
30h 22.2 4.9 39 74 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 13 0.0 n/a
36h 22.4 5.6 24 83 1,014.4 0.01 / 0.01 23 1.5 n/a
42h 23.3 2.9 313 81 1,014.4 0.66 / 0.67 84 570.3 n/a
Saturday 22.7 6.3 207 84 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.56 100 387.8 n/a
54h 22.0 6.5 181 80 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.06 100 0.0 n/a
60h 21.4 6.8 172 78 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.2 n/a
66h 21.3 4.7 151 75 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 453.1 n/a
Sunday 21.2 6.2 171 74 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 300.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kotomaka?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Kotomaka today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Kotomaka?
Local time is 05:54. Time zone: Pacific/Tongatapu (UTC+13:00).
What type of place is Kotomaka?
Kotomaka is a peak.
What is the elevation of Kotomaka?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Kotomaka located?
It is at -20.25454, -174.80023 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kotomaka in?
It is in Tonga.

Sources

Last updated 2013-05-07
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4032473

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