Location & Surroundings
Buka is a settlement in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alotau, 98 km to the southeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 285 km to the west. The nearest airport is Rabaraba, 23 km away.
Also known as: Buku
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
9° 48' 0" S, 149° 44' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 3 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:08
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Buka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
18 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 22.9 | 0.8 | 156 | 91 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 217 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 2.5 | 91 | 47 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 368.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 3.1 | 109 | 59 | 1,011.4 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 65 | 862.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 0.5 | 176 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 19 | 60.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 182 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 2.3 | 76 | 39 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 368.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 2.2 | 67 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 17 | 889.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.9 | 1.0 | 238 | 83 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 17 | 59.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 234 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 1.7 | 54 | 43 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 333.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 2.2 | 59 | 56 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 808.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.5 | 0.9 | 244 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 45.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buka?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 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 Buka today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Buka?
Local time is 07:08. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Buka?
Buka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buka?
DEM 3 m.
Where is Buka located?
It is at -9.80000, 149.73333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buka in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.