Location & Surroundings
Marata is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 51 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 86 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Afutara Aerodrome, 35 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
9° 20' 0" S, 161° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 51 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:34
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Marata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 804 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
4.7 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
34 %
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 | 26.8 | 4.7 | 123 | 73 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 3.7 | 105 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 99 | 15.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 4.2 | 120 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.53 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 3.9 | 106 | 59 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 94 | 472.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 3.8 | 90 | 67 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 804.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 95 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 19.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 3.6 | 97 | 80 | 1,011.9 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 4.7 | 76 | 71 | 1,013.1 | 0.21 / 0.42 | 50 | 476.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.5 | 4.3 | 87 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 34 | 808.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 3.7 | 91 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 0.30 / 0.56 | 12 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 3.6 | 86 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.46 / 1.02 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 4.9 | 91 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 7 | 475.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.7 | 4.9 | 98 | 76 | 1,010.9 | 1.33 / 2.03 | 3 | 793.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marata?
Now 26.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 804 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 Marata today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Marata?
Local time is 03:34. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Marata?
Marata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Marata?
DEM 51 m.
Where is Marata located?
It is at -9.33333, 161.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marata in?
It is in Solomon Islands.