Location & Surroundings
Matson Dam is a dam in South Dakota, United States, at 964 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Belle Fourche, 88 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 2300 km to the east. The nearest airport is Harding County Airport, 19 km away.
Overview
Matson Dam is dam in Harding County, South Dakota, United States of America.
It is located in Harding County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Harding County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 27' 0" N, 103° 40' 50" W
- Elevation 964 m (DEM: 964 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:37
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 16:34
- Day length 9 h 51 min
Other dams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matson Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matson Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 14.4 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 W/m2.
Temperature
8.5 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 8.5 | 3.2 | 232 | 60 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.5 | 3.0 | 203 | 62 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 5.7 | 172 | 36 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 142.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 2.6 | 240 | 42 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 248.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.4 | 3.4 | 334 | 49 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.1 | 3.5 | 284 | 59 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.6 | 4.7 | 305 | 31 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 178.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.8 | 1.0 | 341 | 44 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 275.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.4 | 2.8 | 148 | 48 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.6 | 2.3 | 137 | 62 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.8 | 3.5 | 304 | 42 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 123.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.2 | 8.1 | 321 | 60 | 1,014.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 189.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.0 | 6.6 | 267 | 73 | 1,017.2 | 0.19 / 0.23 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matson Dam?
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 14.4 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 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 Matson Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 16:34 (local time). Day length about 9h 52m.
What is the local time in Matson Dam?
Local time is 06:37. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Matson Dam?
Matson Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Matson Dam?
Elevation about 964 m. DEM 964 m.
Where is Matson Dam located?
It is at 45.45000, -103.68048 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matson Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry