Location & Surroundings
Buson is a settlement in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Madang, 65 km to the south. The national capital Port Moresby is about 555 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kar Kar, 12 km away.
Also known as: Bison
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
4° 38' 43" S, 145° 52' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 146 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:02
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Buson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 27.6 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 898 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
5.0 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 27.6 | 5.0 | 120 | 69 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 6.0 | 155 | 86 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 79.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 4.6 | 153 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 4.9 | 138 | 70 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 296.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 4.9 | 114 | 73 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 898.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 5.0 | 156 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 98 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 4.6 | 151 | 83 | 1,011.3 | 0.54 / 0.61 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 4.4 | 128 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 289.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.4 | 5.5 | 134 | 73 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 890.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 4.0 | 162 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 3.9 | 154 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 5.0 | 148 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 58 | 165.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.2 | 5.4 | 125 | 73 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 854.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buson?
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 27.6 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 898 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 Buson today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Buson?
Local time is 03:02. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Buson?
Buson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buson?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Buson located?
It is at -4.64516, 145.87918 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buson in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.