Location & Surroundings
Chakol is a settlement in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, at 95 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lorengau, about 105 km to the west. The national capital Port Moresby is about 815 km to the south. The nearest airport is Momote Airport, 88 km away.
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° 13' 0" S, 148° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 95 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:40
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Chakol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chakol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 28.1 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
6.2 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 28.1 | 6.2 | 148 | 72 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 8.0 | 166 | 78 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 8.7 | 154 | 77 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 41 | 204.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 9.3 | 156 | 76 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 851.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 6.1 | 143 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 8.5 | 157 | 78 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 7.4 | 155 | 78 | 1,012.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 227.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 7.3 | 154 | 78 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 769.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 6.4 | 138 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 6.6 | 156 | 79 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 7.2 | 148 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 91 | 245.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 5.7 | 152 | 78 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 73 | 839.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.1 | 5.2 | 140 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chakol?
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 28.1 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 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 Chakol today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Chakol?
Local time is 07:40. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Chakol?
Chakol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chakol?
DEM 95 m.
Where is Chakol located?
It is at -2.21667, 148.20000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chakol in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.