Location & Surroundings
Cape Nasan is a point in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rabaul, 70 km to the south. The national capital Port Moresby is about 870 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Namatanai Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Cape Nasen
Overview
Cape Nasan is point in Papua New Guinea.
It is located in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in New Ireland Province
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 37' 0" S, 152° 24' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:26
- Sunrise 05:25
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cape Nasan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cape Nasan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 837 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 29.1 | 1.4 | 67 | 67 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 1.8 | 25 | 67 | 1,008.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 32 | 836.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 1.5 | 102 | 75 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 27 | 41.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 1.6 | 161 | 80 | 1,010.5 | 0.09 / 0.13 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 0.8 | 126 | 70 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 361.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 1.2 | 159 | 69 | 1,009.1 | 0.31 / 0.38 | 41 | 769.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.5 | 128 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 26 | 37.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 175 | 80 | 1,009.8 | 0.14 / 0.28 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.9 | 1.3 | 170 | 71 | 1,011.6 | 0.46 / 0.74 | 52 | 360.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 1.4 | 142 | 74 | 1,009.0 | 0.16 / 0.90 | 100 | 746.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 2.8 | 131 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 1.37 / 2.27 | 98 | 29.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.4 | 161 | 82 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.3 | 3.1 | 115 | 68 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 359.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cape Nasan?
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 837 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 Cape Nasan today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Cape Nasan?
Local time is 18:26. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Cape Nasan?
Cape Nasan is a point.
What is the elevation of Cape Nasan?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Cape Nasan located?
It is at -3.61667, 152.40000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cape Nasan in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry