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
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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
- Local time 05:54
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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.