Location & Surroundings
Mataniko is a second-order administrative division in Honiara, Solomon Islands with 5,722 inhabitants, at 10 m elevation. The nearest airport is Honiara-Henderson International Airport, 11 km away.
Basic Data
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 26' 44" S, 159° 57' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,722
- Pop. Density 5,313 p/km²
- Built-up 15.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:00
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Mataniko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataniko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 450 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.35 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 | 25.8 | 1.5 | 61 | 62 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 116 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 60 | 450.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 2.6 | 129 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 71 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 2.1 | 140 | 84 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 1.5 | 35 | 63 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 66 | 404.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 134 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.62 / 0.96 | 63 | 384.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 2.0 | 159 | 85 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 20 | 11.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 1.7 | 161 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.9 | 1.5 | 12 | 55 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 430.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 0.5 | 111 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.15 / 0.16 | 66 | 630.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 167 | 84 | 1,015.3 | 0.11 / 0.27 | 56 | 10.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.7 | 157 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.4 | 1.8 | 22 | 66 | 1,015.0 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 98 | 404.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataniko?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 450 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mataniko today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mataniko?
Local time is 22:00. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Mataniko?
Mataniko is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Mataniko?
Population about 5,722.
What is the elevation of Mataniko?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Mataniko located?
It is at -9.44554, 159.95909 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataniko in?
It is in Solomon Islands.