Location & Surroundings
Gafuting River is a stream in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1,482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kainantu, 27 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 395 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goroka Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Gafuting
Overview
Gafuting River is river in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.
It is located in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.
The elevation is around 1,482 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Eastern Highlands Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 15' 34" S, 145° 37' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1482 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,216 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:02
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gafuting River
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gafuting River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 13.2 | 0.5 | 111 | 97 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 26 | 53 | 1,017.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 27 | 318.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 55 | 55 | 1,012.4 | 1.21 / 1.24 | 73 | 795.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 1.2 | 98 | 94 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 5 | 48.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.4 | 0.7 | 118 | 84 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 78 | 34 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 336.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 3.0 | 60 | 34 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 962.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 0.9 | 111 | 71 | 1,019.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 19 | 84.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.4 | 0.7 | 140 | 77 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 82 | 40 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 329.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 47 | 51 | 1,012.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 82 | 784.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 1.2 | 86 | 91 | 1,019.1 | 0.76 / 0.84 | 100 | 19.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.5 | 0.4 | 34 | 97 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gafuting River?
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 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 Gafuting River today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Gafuting River?
Local time is 15:02. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Gafuting River?
Gafuting River is a stream.
What is the elevation of Gafuting River?
DEM 1,482 m.
Where is Gafuting River located?
It is at -6.25955, 145.61945 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gafuting River in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry