Location & Surroundings
Mata is a settlement in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Merauke, about 145 km to the west. The national capital Port Moresby is about 600 km to the east. The nearest airport is Morehead, 51 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
8° 41' 6" S, 141° 43' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:58
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in Mata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 35.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
4.3 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 23.8 | 4.3 | 116 | 81 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 1.9 | 103 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 3.6 | 104 | 45 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 254.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 5.6 | 158 | 36 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 890.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 3.4 | 132 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 89.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 2.1 | 102 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.5 | 2.9 | 88 | 44 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 262.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.5 | 5.2 | 145 | 40 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 671.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.9 | 3.0 | 121 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 103.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 2.5 | 101 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 3.3 | 108 | 46 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 265.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.9 | 6.4 | 163 | 41 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 918.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.0 | 3.5 | 125 | 77 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 94.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mata?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 35.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 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 Mata today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Mata?
Local time is 04:58. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Mata?
Mata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mata?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Mata located?
It is at -8.68492, 141.73251 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mata in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.