Location & Surroundings
Byron Strait is a strait in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. The nearest larger town is Kavieng, 31 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 845 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Taskul, 15 km away.
Overview
Byron Strait is a strait.
It is located in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in New Ireland Province
- Type strait (STRT)
- a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 39' 0" S, 150° 31' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:55
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Byron Strait
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Byron Strait, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 26.9 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
7.4 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 26.7 | 7.4 | 155 | 75 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 4.2 | 157 | 75 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 859.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 2.8 | 131 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 58.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 6.6 | 120 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 6.5 | 150 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 0.03 / 0.11 | 5 | 314.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 4.2 | 129 | 70 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 868.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 3.4 | 114 | 73 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 5.9 | 116 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.9 | 6.2 | 155 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 0.29 / 0.32 | 16 | 302.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 3.5 | 178 | 72 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 871.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 2.9 | 92 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 58.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 0.6 | 145 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.0 | 6.1 | 139 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 7 | 322.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Byron Strait?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 26.9 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 859 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 Byron Strait today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Byron Strait?
Local time is 16:55. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Byron Strait?
Byron Strait is a strait.
What is the elevation of Byron Strait?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Byron Strait located?
It is at -2.64987, 150.53140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Byron Strait in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry