Location & Surroundings
Gira River is a river in Papua New Guinea, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Popondetta, 90 km to the south. The national capital Port Moresby is about 185 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Papondetta Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: Gira
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 0' 6" S, 147° 57' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:49
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gira River
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gira River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 24.4 | 1.6 | 190 | 86 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 223 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 1.3 | 87 | 64 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 24 | 272.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 4.2 | 75 | 68 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 30 | 825.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.7 | 164 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 6 | 62.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 194 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 3.4 | 63 | 65 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 325.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 4.1 | 77 | 72 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 821.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.0 | 1.9 | 151 | 75 | 1,014.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 52 | 64.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 164 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 3.9 | 75 | 68 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 29 | 320.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 3.8 | 72 | 68 | 1,010.4 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 15 | 814.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 1.8 | 181 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.32 / 0.46 | 98 | 61.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gira River?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 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 Gira River today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Gira River?
Local time is 08:49. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Gira River?
Gira River is a stream.
What is the elevation of Gira River?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Gira River located?
It is at -8.00171, 147.95571 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gira River in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.