Location & Surroundings
Craigs Pillar is an island in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea. The nearest larger town is Popondetta, 78 km to the south. The national capital Port Moresby is about 190 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Dabo Airport, 52 km away.
Basic Data
- Type rock (RK)
- a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 4' 0" S, 148° 9' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 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
- Local time 20:26
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other rocks nearby
Weather in Craigs Pillar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Craigs Pillar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,015.0 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 | 26.0 | 2.4 | 136 | 66 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 4.9 | 67 | 63 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 873.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 2.9 | 115 | 79 | 1,015.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 90 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 3.4 | 161 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.07 / 0.14 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 1.9 | 135 | 71 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 276.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 4.3 | 83 | 70 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 866.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 3.8 | 105 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 134 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.6 | 0.4 | 242 | 73 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 223.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 5.2 | 94 | 69 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 835.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 2.2 | 123 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 65.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 3.7 | 140 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.16 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.9 | 2.5 | 113 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 272.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Craigs Pillar?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 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 Craigs Pillar today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Craigs Pillar?
Local time is 20:26. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Craigs Pillar?
Craigs Pillar is a rock.
What is the elevation of Craigs Pillar?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Craigs Pillar located?
It is at -8.06667, 148.15000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Craigs Pillar in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.