Location & Surroundings
Baungung is a settlement in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kavieng, 78 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 835 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tingwon Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Baungnung
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
2° 34' 21" S, 150° 5' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:56
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Baungung
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baungung, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.9 | 2.4 | 86 | 81 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 3.9 | 166 | 70 | 1,015.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 91 | 281.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 4.9 | 165 | 75 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 37 | 813.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.5 | 121 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 53.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 3.3 | 109 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 4.8 | 149 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 90 | 265.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 3.8 | 160 | 69 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 3 | 769.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 3.4 | 117 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 60.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 3.3 | 99 | 82 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 4.3 | 159 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.14 / 0.17 | 80 | 199.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 4.2 | 144 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 26 | 812.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 3.1 | 97 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 53.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.8 | 1.7 | 75 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baungung?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 814 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 Baungung today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Baungung?
Local time is 13:56. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Baungung?
Baungung is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baungung?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Baungung located?
It is at -2.57256, 150.09584 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baungung in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.