Location & Surroundings
Daura Island is a coastline in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Daru, 74 km to the south. The national capital Port Moresby is about 445 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nowata, 14 km away.
Overview
Daura Island is island in Papua New Guinea.
It is located in Western Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Western Province
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 24' 56" S, 143° 15' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:46
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other islands nearby
Weather in Daura Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Daura Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 26.0 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
5.3 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.1 | 5.3 | 133 | 78 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 5.7 | 120 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 6.4 | 120 | 71 | 1,016.9 | 0.16 / 0.27 | 55 | 146.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 6.1 | 128 | 70 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 34 | 727.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 5.2 | 122 | 78 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 80 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 5.9 | 118 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 6.0 | 120 | 69 | 1,016.8 | 0.02 / 0.12 | 68 | 225.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 6.3 | 125 | 69 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 26 | 717.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.7 | 6.3 | 128 | 75 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 93.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 6.9 | 116 | 71 | 1,014.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 6.1 | 116 | 70 | 1,016.9 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 99 | 88.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 5.8 | 126 | 67 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 66 | 647.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 6.2 | 125 | 76 | 1,015.6 | 0.08 / 0.13 | 99 | 95.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Daura Island?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 26.0 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 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 Daura Island today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Daura Island?
Local time is 04:46. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Daura Island?
Daura Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Daura Island?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Daura Island located?
It is at -8.41566, 143.26557 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Daura Island in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry