Location & Surroundings
Bukinaru is a settlement in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, at 255 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wewak, 45 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 780 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hayfields Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Bukinara
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
3° 38' 7" S, 143° 14' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 255 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,395 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:55
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bukinaru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukinaru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 32.1 | 1.8 | 62 | 48 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 48 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 96.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 55 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 1.2 | 104 | 63 | 1,014.1 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 95 | 206.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.6 | 1.9 | 68 | 57 | 1,007.9 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 94 | 581.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.8 | 41 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 87 | 62.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 71 | 97 | 1,011.9 | 0.31 / 0.34 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 2.1 | 94 | 63 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 71 | 231.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.5 | 2.2 | 41 | 66 | 1,009.3 | 0.54 / 0.70 | 69 | 633.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 61 | 93 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 25 | 59.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 71 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 2.1 | 107 | 63 | 1,014.4 | 0.12 / 0.17 | 42 | 177.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.0 | 2.3 | 58 | 57 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 28 | 711.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukinaru?
Now 32.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 581 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 Bukinaru today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bukinaru?
Local time is 02:55. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Bukinaru?
Bukinaru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukinaru?
DEM 255 m.
Where is Bukinaru located?
It is at -3.63538, 143.23494 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukinaru in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.