Location & Surroundings
Matamaka is a peak in Ha`apai, Tonga, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nuku'alofa, about 110 km to the southwest. The national capital Nuku'alofa is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lifuka Island Airport, 70 km away.
Also known as: Koto Maka
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 14' 39" S, 174° 47' 30" W
- Elevation DEM: 21 m
- Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu
- Time Shift GMT 13 (DST 13)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Pa'anga (TOP)
- Phone Prefix +676
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:44
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other hills nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Matamaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matamaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 8.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 21.0 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
8.4 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 20.8 | 8.4 | 120 | 74 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 8.1 | 115 | 68 | 1,014.0 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 417.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 7.7 | 100 | 66 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 461.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 6.7 | 104 | 65 | 1,015.5 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 4.2 | 100 | 60 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 3.5 | 75 | 61 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 523.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 5.0 | 78 | 67 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 519.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 4.2 | 42 | 73 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.7 | 3.7 | 24 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 281 | 79 | 1,014.3 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 100 | 399.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 7.5 | 187 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 154.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 6.9 | 167 | 80 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.2 | 6.0 | 154 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matamaka?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 8.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 21.0 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 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 Matamaka today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Matamaka?
Local time is 15:44. Time zone: Pacific/Tongatapu (UTC+13:00).
What type of place is Matamaka?
Matamaka is a hill.
What is the elevation of Matamaka?
DEM 21 m.
Where is Matamaka located?
It is at -20.24424, -174.79164 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matamaka in?
It is in Tonga.