Location & Surroundings
Abau is a settlement in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea, at 98 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wewak, 70 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 820 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hayfields Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Salup
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
3° 22' 0" S, 143° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 98 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:14
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Abau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 812 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 24.7 | 1.5 | 100 | 88 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 104 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.92 / 0.92 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 2.0 | 74 | 67 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 42 | 273.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 3.3 | 57 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 0.21 / 0.27 | 46 | 811.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 2.6 | 80 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 31 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 106 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.07 / 0.10 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 3.0 | 84 | 63 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 276.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 3.2 | 54 | 66 | 1,010.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 888.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 2.0 | 83 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 89.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.5 | 142 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 2.3 | 68 | 66 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 67 | 273.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 2.9 | 45 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 0.44 / 0.45 | 26 | 806.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.3 | 1.6 | 51 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 86 | 79.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abau?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 812 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 Abau today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Abau?
Local time is 08:14. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Abau?
Abau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abau?
DEM 98 m.
Where is Abau located?
It is at -3.36667, 143.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abau in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.