Location & Surroundings
Matala is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 640 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kongolo, 35 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1320 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Matola
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
5° 8' 40" S, 27° 11' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 640 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 611 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:50
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Matala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 27.2 | 0.8 | 257 | 53 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.0 | 330 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 0.9 | 354 | 63 | 1,014.4 | 0.93 / 1.00 | 76 | 56.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.8 | 1.0 | 78 | 30 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 96 | 683.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 1.0 | 268 | 41 | 1,008.8 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 55 | 215.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 1.0 | 331 | 58 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 1.0 | 35 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 0.34 / 0.35 | 6 | 59.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.5 | 0.8 | 84 | 26 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 733.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.7 | 3.7 | 324 | 56 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 236.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 0.9 | 329 | 69 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 350 | 69 | 1,013.8 | 0.81 / 0.81 | 100 | 38.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 0.9 | 336 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 1.20 / 2.01 | 97 | 228.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.5 | 0.4 | 279 | 72 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 92 | 90.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matala?
Now 27.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 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 Matala today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Matala?
Local time is 01:50. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matala?
Matala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matala?
DEM 640 m.
Where is Matala located?
It is at -5.14453, 27.19978 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.