Location & Surroundings
Bongabun is a settlement in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, at 50 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kiunga, 22 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 770 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Atkamba Airport, 2 km away.
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
6° 2' 46" S, 141° 6' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 50 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 76 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:28
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Bongabun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongabun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 38.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 917 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 21.1 | 0.8 | 108 | 86 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 0.3 | 356 | 46 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 250.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.4 | 0.8 | 195 | 25 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 916.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 1.1 | 325 | 45 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 106.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.1 | 316 | 68 | 1,010.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 0.7 | 189 | 43 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 252.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.8 | 0.9 | 157 | 26 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 919.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 0.8 | 108 | 40 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 106.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 1.5 | 159 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 0.9 | 136 | 44 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 253.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.4 | 2.0 | 175 | 23 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 919.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.9 | 1.3 | 100 | 36 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 106.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 1.2 | 144 | 68 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongabun?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 38.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 917 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 Bongabun today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Bongabun?
Local time is 10:28. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Bongabun?
Bongabun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongabun?
DEM 50 m.
Where is Bongabun located?
It is at -6.04599, 141.10490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongabun in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.