Location & Surroundings
Baxter Harbour is a bay in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. The nearest larger town is Alotau, 51 km to the northeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gurney Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: Farm Bay
Overview
Baxter Harbour is bight in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.
It is located in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Milne Bay Province
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
-
Coordinates
10° 39' 43" S, 150° 9' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:59
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other bays nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Baxter Harbour
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baxter Harbour, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 28.1 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 811 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
7.5 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 28.1 | 7.5 | 99 | 66 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 4.5 | 84 | 90 | 1,014.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 12 | 59.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 3.9 | 79 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.03 / 0.08 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 5.3 | 110 | 72 | 1,014.8 | 0.09 / 0.17 | 92 | 325.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 7.0 | 112 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 19 | 810.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 4.2 | 93 | 91 | 1,014.7 | 0.08 / 0.18 | 15 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 3.7 | 88 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.13 / 0.32 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 4.8 | 115 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.07 / 0.38 | 55 | 315.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.2 | 6.3 | 115 | 74 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 99 | 830.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 4.3 | 98 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 98 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 3.6 | 96 | 85 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 4.5 | 121 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 87 | 340.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.4 | 6.4 | 116 | 67 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 881.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baxter Harbour?
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 28.1 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 811 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Baxter Harbour today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Baxter Harbour?
Local time is 22:59. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Baxter Harbour?
Baxter Harbour is a bay.
What is the elevation of Baxter Harbour?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Baxter Harbour located?
It is at -10.66181, 150.15717 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baxter Harbour in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry