Location & Surroundings
Matata is a tertiary in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 444 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inanda, 9 km to the east. The national capital Pretoria is about 505 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Virginia Aerodrome, 27 km away.
Also known as: Amatata Mountains
Overview
Matata is mountain in South Africa.
It is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in KwaZulu-Natal
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 38' 0" S, 30° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 444 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 70 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:25
- Sunrise 05:02
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 13 h 15 min
Other mountains nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Matata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 23.5 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 922 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 13.2 | 1.2 | 354 | 92 | 1,020.9 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 1.9 | 58 | 67 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 5.6 | 80 | 58 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 922.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 1.7 | 39 | 92 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 295.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 1.3 | 7 | 93 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 66 | 66 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 133.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 5.1 | 80 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 919.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 1.3 | 68 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 274.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.6 | 2.0 | 340 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 2.9 | 189 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 75 | 127.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 6.4 | 179 | 70 | 1,013.5 | 0.62 / 0.64 | 67 | 797.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 2.4 | 211 | 95 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 100 | 190.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.5 | 0.9 | 236 | 95 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matata?
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 23.5 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 922 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 Matata today?
Sunrise around 05:02 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 13h 15m.
What is the local time in Matata?
Local time is 12:25. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matata?
Matata is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Matata?
DEM 444 m.
Where is Matata located?
It is at -29.63333, 30.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matata in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry