Location & Surroundings
Buluma is a settlement in West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimbe, 19 km to the west. The national capital Port Moresby is about 560 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Hoskins Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Baluma
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
5° 31' 44" S, 150° 18' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,178 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:42
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
Weather in Buluma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buluma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 776 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
6.1 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
47 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 25.7 | 6.1 | 162 | 78 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 6.0 | 165 | 81 | 1,010.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 6.7 | 160 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 39 | 278.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 7.2 | 157 | 63 | 1,008.5 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 100 | 776.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 5.9 | 166 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 51.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 5.1 | 170 | 80 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 5.8 | 167 | 70 | 1,011.5 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 55 | 252.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 6.2 | 169 | 70 | 1,008.1 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 100 | 660.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 4.3 | 171 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 69 | 44.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 4.7 | 171 | 81 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 6.3 | 162 | 52 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 6 | 286.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 6.7 | 159 | 55 | 1,008.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 87 | 834.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 5.8 | 167 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 50.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buluma?
Now 25.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 776 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 Buluma today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Buluma?
Local time is 07:42. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Buluma?
Buluma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buluma?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Buluma located?
It is at -5.52885, 150.31219 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buluma in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.