Location & Surroundings
Forapi Number 1 is a settlement in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1,400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goroka, 17 km to the north. The national capital Port Moresby is about 405 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goroka Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Forapi 1
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 14' 0" S, 145° 26' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1400 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 406 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:29
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Forapi Number 1
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Forapi Number 1, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
1.03 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 | 16.3 | 0.7 | 167 | 95 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.2 | 0.8 | 185 | 96 | 1,016.3 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 1.0 | 73 | 77 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 85 | 102.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 17 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 1.27 / 1.66 | 59 | 484.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 0.7 | 198 | 94 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 96 | 44.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 0.6 | 193 | 96 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 114 | 69 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 84 | 168.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 162 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 3.54 / 3.69 | 97 | 503.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.5 | 1.1 | 207 | 97 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 3.48 | 88 | 56.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.5 | 1.0 | 156 | 97 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 220 | 60 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 238.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 1.0 | 146 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 3.96 / 3.98 | 96 | 469.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.8 | 0.9 | 191 | 96 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 3.42 | 100 | 16.5 | 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 Forapi Number 1?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Forapi Number 1 today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Forapi Number 1?
Local time is 06:29. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Forapi Number 1?
Forapi Number 1 is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Forapi Number 1?
DEM 1,400 m.
Where is Forapi Number 1 located?
It is at -6.23333, 145.43333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Forapi Number 1 in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.