Location & Surroundings
Bura is a settlement in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. The nearest larger town is Kavieng, 86 km to the northwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 870 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kamiraba Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: Burau
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
2° 57' 0" S, 151° 28' 0" 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 20:14
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 29.3 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 865 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
5.2 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 29.3 | 5.2 | 136 | 59 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 2.2 | 80 | 64 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 864.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 4.8 | 149 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 50.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 4.9 | 149 | 78 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 2.6 | 141 | 60 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 343.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 135 | 63 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 868.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 64 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 50.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.3 | 171 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.8 | 0.8 | 138 | 58 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 339.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.6 | 0.7 | 105 | 63 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 832.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 2.9 | 92 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 50.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 2.5 | 164 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.2 | 1.6 | 136 | 58 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 340.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bura?
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 29.3 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 865 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 Bura today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bura?
Local time is 20:14. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Bura?
Bura is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bura?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Bura located?
It is at -2.95000, 151.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bura in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.