Location & Surroundings
Cape Nuan is a cape in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kavieng, less than 2 km away. The national capital Port Moresby is about 870 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kavieng Airport, 3 km away.
Basic Data
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 33' 47" S, 150° 47' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 148 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:12
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cape Nuan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cape Nuan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 28.1 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 26.2 | 2.4 | 126 | 74 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 5.1 | 177 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 331.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 4.7 | 195 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 873.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 2.5 | 157 | 75 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 55.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 2.5 | 148 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 4.0 | 180 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 328.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 5.6 | 192 | 70 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 830.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 5.9 | 133 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.1 | 2.8 | 121 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 4.0 | 169 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 38 | 310.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 5.4 | 195 | 73 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 77 | 847.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 3.9 | 126 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 47.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.6 | 3.5 | 168 | 80 | 1,011.9 | 1.72 / 1.72 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cape Nuan?
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 28.1 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 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 Cape Nuan today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Cape Nuan?
Local time is 15:12. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Cape Nuan?
Cape Nuan is a cape.
What is the elevation of Cape Nuan?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Cape Nuan located?
It is at -2.56312, 150.78980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cape Nuan in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.