Location & Surroundings
Golo is a settlement in Central Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1,728 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kokoda, 57 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is 72 km to the south. The nearest airport is Dodoima, 27 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
8° 50' 0" S, 147° 13' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1728 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:18
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Golo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Golo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 24.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 16.7 | 1.0 | 31 | 88 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 1.3 | 48 | 90 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 3.0 | 220 | 51 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 319.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 2.8 | 223 | 54 | 1,014.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 76 | 742.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 1.4 | 33 | 82 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 51.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 1.5 | 40 | 86 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 2.9 | 226 | 48 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 322.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 3.5 | 223 | 49 | 1,013.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 25 | 899.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.3 | 1.2 | 22 | 90 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 70.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 1.6 | 37 | 86 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.8 | 230 | 41 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 318.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 3.6 | 223 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 923.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.5 | 1.7 | 38 | 82 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 75.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Golo?
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 24.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 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 Golo today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Golo?
Local time is 09:18. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Golo?
Golo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Golo?
DEM 1,728 m.
Where is Golo located?
It is at -8.83333, 147.21667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Golo in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.