Location & Surroundings
Matilda is a settlement in Louisiana, United States, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jeanerette, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1665 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Chitimacha Air Park, 6 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
29° 53' 5" N, 91° 36' 14" W
- Elevation 5 m (DEM: 9 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 78 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:04
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Nearby
Weather in Matilda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matilda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 17.4 | 1.5 | 126 | 59 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 2.5 | 57 | 74 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 58 | 38 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 407.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 3.0 | 88 | 45 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 368.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 2.1 | 96 | 71 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 2.9 | 62 | 82 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 3.7 | 109 | 51 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 293.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 2.3 | 64 | 79 | 1,017.5 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 96 | 216.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.9 | 3.2 | 95 | 91 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 3.0 | 74 | 97 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 2.9 | 149 | 66 | 1,017.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 202.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 123 | 84 | 1,017.3 | 1.27 / 1.32 | 9 | 187.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 2.4 | 100 | 97 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matilda?
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 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 Matilda today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 07m.
What is the local time in Matilda?
Local time is 12:04. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Matilda?
Matilda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matilda?
Elevation about 5 m. DEM 9 m.
Where is Matilda located?
It is at 29.88465, -91.60400 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matilda in?
It is in United States.