Location & Surroundings
Eriku is a settlement in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, at 30 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lae, less than 2 km away. The national capital Port Moresby is about 310 km to the south. The nearest airport is Wagau, 23 km away.
Overview
Eriku is suburb in Lae District, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea.
It is located in Lae District, Papua New Guinea.
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Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Lae District
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 42' 46" S, 146° 59' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 30 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,639 p/km²
- Built-up 24.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:42
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other section of populated places nearby
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Weather in Eriku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Eriku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,016.1 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 | 23.1 | 1.1 | 129 | 81 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 2.9 | 316 | 69 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 0.6 | 2 | 50 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 327.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 3.7 | 134 | 63 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 87 | 906.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.0 | 159 | 78 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 2.7 | 316 | 76 | 1,014.6 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 0.8 | 131 | 52 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 320.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 4.5 | 135 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 8 | 873.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 0.8 | 114 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.95 / 1.17 | 81 | 68.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.8 | 312 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 2.6 | 137 | 62 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 66 | 310.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 3.8 | 129 | 73 | 1,011.3 | 0.56 / 0.65 | 24 | 838.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 0.4 | 114 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.21 / 0.86 | 99 | 65.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Eriku?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 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 Eriku today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Eriku?
Local time is 04:42. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Eriku?
Eriku is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Eriku?
DEM 30 m.
Where is Eriku located?
It is at -6.71286, 146.99188 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Eriku in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
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