Location & Surroundings
Matoua is a settlement in Wadi Fira, Chad, at 762 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Biltine, 42 km to the northwest. The national capital N'Djamena is about 705 km to the west. The nearest airport is Abeche, 55 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
14° 13' 49" N, 21° 9' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 762 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,740 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:44
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Weather in Matoua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matoua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 27.3 | 2.6 | 186 | 50 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 1.1 | 270 | 47 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 25.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.4 | 3.8 | 310 | 28 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 727.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 2.9 | 263 | 32 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 265.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 1.8 | 149 | 47 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 1.5 | 179 | 51 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.7 | 0.3 | 281 | 30 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 494.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 0.4 | 238 | 36 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 290.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.4 | 3.7 | 171 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 1.6 | 187 | 55 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 3.2 | 254 | 30 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 764.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 11.6 | 118 | 60 | 1,012.8 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 47 | 301.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.8 | 3.6 | 116 | 49 | 1,011.0 | 0.36 / 1.05 | 100 | 0.0 | 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 Matoua?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 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 Matoua today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Matoua?
Local time is 10:44. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matoua?
Matoua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matoua?
DEM 762 m.
Where is Matoua located?
It is at 14.23040, 21.16049 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matoua in?
It is in Chad.