Location & Surroundings
Barek Island is an island in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. The nearest larger town is Madang, 23 km to the south. The national capital Port Moresby is about 520 km to the south. The nearest airport is Madang Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Barek Island is island in Papua New Guinea.
It is located in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Madang Province
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 1' 0" S, 145° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 684 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:53
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Barek Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barek Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.9 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 | 23.5 | 1.5 | 110 | 87 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 2.7 | 58 | 65 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 241.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 3.9 | 99 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 814.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 2.6 | 114 | 85 | 1,015.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 63.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.9 | 72 | 81 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 3.1 | 42 | 66 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 277.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 4.6 | 90 | 73 | 1,011.1 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 16 | 882.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 2.2 | 126 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 0.06 / 0.29 | 69 | 75.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.1 | 1.8 | 121 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.82 / 1.11 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 2.1 | 59 | 66 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 79 | 261.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 4.6 | 105 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.12 / 0.14 | 54 | 802.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.6 | 120 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 0.10 / 0.24 | 18 | 49.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 2.2 | 51 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barek Island?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 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 Barek Island today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Barek Island?
Local time is 10:53. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Barek Island?
Barek Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Barek Island?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Barek Island located?
It is at -5.01667, 145.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barek Island in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry