Location & Surroundings
Mataka is a well in Afar, Ethiopia, at 573 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gawane, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 225 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, about 150 km away.
Basic Data
- Type well (WLL)
- a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 58' 30" N, 40° 32' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 573 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:13
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Weather in Mataka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 37.8 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 910 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 27.4 | 1.6 | 32 | 27 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 0.3 | 96 | 26 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 144.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.8 | 6.5 | 29 | 10 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 909.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 6.7 | 59 | 20 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 172.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 1.0 | 293 | 39 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 1.4 | 40 | 32 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 144.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.4 | 6.0 | 21 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 904.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 6.7 | 44 | 24 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 169.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.1 | 1.3 | 6 | 39 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 3.8 | 32 | 33 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 141.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.7 | 5.3 | 18 | 19 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 886.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 5.4 | 44 | 27 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 134.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.2 | 1.3 | 337 | 37 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataka?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 37.8 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 910 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 Mataka today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Mataka?
Local time is 11:13. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mataka?
Mataka is a well.
What is the elevation of Mataka?
DEM 573 m.
Where is Mataka located?
It is at 9.97491, 40.53583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataka in?
It is in Ethiopia.