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China Strait

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Location & Surroundings

China Strait is a strait in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alotau, 39 km to the northwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 405 km to the west. The nearest airport is China Straits, 2 km away.

Overview

China Strait is strait in Papua New Guinea.

It is located in Papua New Guinea.

Basic Data

  • Country Papua New Guinea
  • Type strait (STRT)
  • a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    10° 35' 3" S, 150° 40' 52" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1 m
  • Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
  • Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Water
  • Currency Kina (PGK)
  • Phone Prefix +675

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in China Strait

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for China Strait, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 7.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 24.8 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 851 W/m2.

Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
7.9 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,020.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.18 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 23.8 7.9 125 73 1,020.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 23.8 5.4 126 67 1,017.7 0.20 / 0.20 100 0.0 n/a
12h 24.8 5.7 115 65 1,019.2 0.14 / 0.34 9 238.6 n/a
18h 24.4 6.4 127 71 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.05 25 851.3 n/a
Tomorrow 23.6 6.7 134 77 1,018.0 0.13 / 0.18 45 54.6 n/a
30h 23.5 5.8 130 73 1,016.1 0.35 / 0.52 86 0.0 n/a
36h 24.1 5.7 121 72 1,018.4 0.42 / 0.94 76 115.6 n/a
42h 24.4 6.1 138 69 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.16 40 758.6 n/a
Monday 23.7 5.8 136 76 1,016.8 0.14 / 0.29 69 55.1 n/a
54h 23.4 5.6 135 75 1,014.8 0.01 / 0.31 46 0.0 n/a
60h 24.8 5.3 110 64 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.08 7 308.4 n/a
66h 24.3 5.6 129 77 1,013.8 0.24 / 0.31 60 845.1 n/a
Tuesday 23.9 6.8 129 81 1,016.9 0.19 / 0.51 78 39.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in China Strait?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 7.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 24.8 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 851 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in China Strait today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in China Strait?
Local time is 06:06. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is China Strait?
China Strait is a strait.
What is the elevation of China Strait?
DEM 1 m.
Where is China Strait located?
It is at -10.58410, 150.68110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is China Strait in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.

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Last updated 2018-10-12
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2133754

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