Location & Surroundings
Matzputz Point is a point in Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arawa, about 120 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is about 480 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Choiseul Bay Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 47' 7" S, 156° 28' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:46
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other points nearby
Weather in Matzputz Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matzputz Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 27.2 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
5.4 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 27.0 | 5.4 | 166 | 78 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 5.0 | 166 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 1.92 / 1.92 | 16 | 741.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 4.5 | 155 | 86 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 9 | 32.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 4.3 | 171 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 4.9 | 181 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 13 | 391.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 5.4 | 176 | 79 | 1,010.6 | 0.16 / 0.17 | 21 | 809.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 5.7 | 174 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.07 / 0.24 | 39 | 31.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 5.6 | 177 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.28 / 0.52 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.2 | 5.2 | 188 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 95 | 382.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 7.7 | 202 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.18 / 0.32 | 100 | 799.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 6.6 | 188 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 95 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 6.3 | 193 | 87 | 1,011.4 | 0.02 / 0.30 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 7.0 | 199 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 37 | 313.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matzputz Point?
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 27.2 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 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 Matzputz Point today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Matzputz Point?
Local time is 20:46. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Matzputz Point?
Matzputz Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Matzputz Point?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Matzputz Point located?
It is at -6.78517, 156.47935 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matzputz Point in?
It is in Solomon Islands.