Location & Surroundings
Dawson Strait is a strait in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. The nearest larger town is Alotau, 77 km to the southwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 395 km to the west. The nearest airport is Salamo Airport, 4 km away.
Overview
Dawson Strait is a strait.
It is located in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Milne Bay Province
- Type strait (STRT)
- a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 41' 14" S, 150° 45' 25" 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 19:13
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Nearby
Weather in Dawson Strait
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dawson Strait, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 26.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
3.3 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 26.7 | 3.3 | 161 | 65 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 4.6 | 156 | 67 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 851.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 2.6 | 110 | 77 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 116 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 2.0 | 124 | 62 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 367.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 3.8 | 108 | 71 | 1,010.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 20 | 847.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 3.8 | 90 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 53.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.6 | 87 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.0 | 4.7 | 88 | 70 | 1,014.4 | 0.11 / 0.27 | 24 | 347.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 4.2 | 88 | 70 | 1,011.3 | 0.07 / 0.34 | 19 | 712.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 4.0 | 72 | 80 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 51.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 2.5 | 75 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.7 | 2.8 | 143 | 72 | 1,014.7 | 0.16 / 0.17 | 18 | 360.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dawson Strait?
Now 26.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 26.9 C, max wind 4.6 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 Dawson Strait today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Dawson Strait?
Local time is 19:13. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Dawson Strait?
Dawson Strait is a strait.
What is the elevation of Dawson Strait?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Dawson Strait located?
It is at -9.68710, 150.75692 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dawson Strait in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry