Location & Surroundings
La Matanza is a settlement in Coquimbo Region, Chile, at 1,036 m elevation. The nearest larger town is La Serena, 45 km to the southwest. The national capital Santiago is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is La Florida Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: Matanza
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 36' 20" S, 70° 55' 49" W
- Elevation DEM: 1036 m
- Timezone America/Santiago
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (CLP)
- Phone Prefix +56
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:50
- Sunrise 07:24
- Sunset 19:44
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in La Matanza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Matanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 18.5 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 789 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 14.8 | 0.9 | 223 | 61 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 1.1 | 272 | 60 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 34.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 5.2 | 261 | 38 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 788.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 1.1 | 183 | 52 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 373.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.0 | 1.0 | 136 | 60 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.5 | 1.1 | 297 | 49 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 36.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 3.5 | 265 | 40 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 607.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.9 | 1.9 | 256 | 61 | 1,015.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 190.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.6 | 0.3 | 57 | 67 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 1.4 | 219 | 53 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 35.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 3.1 | 255 | 29 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 799.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.7 | 201 | 42 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 377.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.8 | 1.3 | 193 | 45 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Matanza?
Now 14.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 18.5 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 789 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 La Matanza today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 19:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in La Matanza?
Local time is 10:50. Time zone: America/Santiago (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is La Matanza?
La Matanza is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of La Matanza?
DEM 1,036 m.
Where is La Matanza located?
It is at -29.60565, -70.93039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Matanza in?
It is in Chile.