Location & Surroundings
Matakachi is a settlement in Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, at 100 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malango, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Honiara is 40 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Honiara-Henderson International Airport, 49 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° 38' 55" S, 159° 39' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 100 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:41
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matakachi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matakachi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 27.3 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
5.5 m/s SE (153 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 27.3 | 5.5 | 153 | 75 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 6.4 | 146 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 55 | 696.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 4.6 | 137 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 17 | 18.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 4.2 | 136 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.16 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 4.2 | 163 | 76 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 15 | 438.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 4.2 | 154 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.66 / 0.67 | 86 | 766.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 3.1 | 143 | 86 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 81 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 138 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.4 | 2.1 | 181 | 74 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 32 | 438.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 195 | 79 | 1,011.2 | 1.39 / 1.43 | 13 | 729.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 161 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 24 | 22.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 135 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 1.54 / 1.95 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.1 | 1.1 | 213 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 77 | 411.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matakachi?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 27.3 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 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 Matakachi today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Matakachi?
Local time is 18:41. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Matakachi?
Matakachi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matakachi?
DEM 100 m.
Where is Matakachi located?
It is at -9.64849, 159.66282 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matakachi in?
It is in Solomon Islands.