Location & Surroundings
Matanaso is a settlement in Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, at 360 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malango, 22 km to the west. The national capital Honiara is 37 km to the north. The nearest airport is Honiara-Henderson International Airport, 41 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° 46' 0" S, 159° 54' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 360 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 09:48
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matanaso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matanaso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 24.4 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 453 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
5.1 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.07 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 | 23.4 | 5.1 | 119 | 93 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 5.8 | 115 | 93 | 1,011.1 | 7.77 / 7.77 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 6.8 | 123 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 2.40 | 100 | 181.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 6.5 | 124 | 90 | 1,010.1 | 0.64 / 3.04 | 100 | 453.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 6.6 | 121 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 73 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 6.1 | 123 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 0.27 / 1.34 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 7.0 | 128 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 67 | 298.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 7.0 | 131 | 88 | 1,010.5 | 0.02 / 1.24 | 81 | 568.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.1 | 6.1 | 117 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 95 | 14.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 6.7 | 123 | 89 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 7.1 | 130 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.38 / 0.87 | 75 | 230.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 6.5 | 134 | 87 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 70 | 470.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 5.9 | 125 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 14.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matanaso?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 24.4 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 453 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matanaso today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Matanaso?
Local time is 09:48. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Matanaso?
Matanaso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matanaso?
DEM 360 m.
Where is Matanaso located?
It is at -9.76667, 159.90000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matanaso in?
It is in Solomon Islands.