Location & Surroundings
Gidalu is a settlement in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, at 479 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kokopo, about 125 km to the northeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 680 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gonalia, 24 km away.
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
5° 18' 0" S, 151° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 479 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:04
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Gidalu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gidalu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.3 | 0.3 | 321 | 81 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 1.3 | 172 | 45 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 365.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 166 | 65 | 1,011.4 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 84 | 861.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 0.3 | 91 | 87 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 39.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 0.4 | 347 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 1.0 | 163 | 45 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 376.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 0.4 | 174 | 77 | 1,011.3 | 2.34 / 2.34 | 54 | 648.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.7 | 10 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 52 | 38.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.6 | 0.5 | 360 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 0.4 | 172 | 59 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 369.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 0.5 | 330 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 6.66 / 6.66 | 60 | 630.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 0.3 | 17 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 35 | 38.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 0.4 | 304 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gidalu?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 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 Gidalu today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Gidalu?
Local time is 11:04. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Gidalu?
Gidalu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gidalu?
DEM 479 m.
Where is Gidalu located?
It is at -5.30000, 151.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gidalu in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.