Location & Surroundings
Goraita is a settlement in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Merauke, about 140 km to the west. The national capital Port Moresby is about 610 km to the east. The nearest airport is Morehead, 43 km away.
Also known as: Koraita · Gareita · Garagita
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° 41' 56" S, 141° 38' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 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 17:28
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Goraita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goraita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 933 W/m2.
Temperature
30.9 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 30.9 | 3.7 | 102 | 40 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 5.8 | 159 | 35 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 933.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 4.4 | 117 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 106.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 102 | 99 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.7 | 3.4 | 102 | 45 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 261.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 5.9 | 158 | 39 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 919.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 2.9 | 125 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 98.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 95 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.4 | 3.2 | 93 | 45 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 260.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.9 | 5.9 | 156 | 39 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 917.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 3.0 | 120 | 81 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 100.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 89 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.0 | 2.6 | 100 | 45 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 263.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goraita?
Now 30.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 933 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 Goraita today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Goraita?
Local time is 17:28. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Goraita?
Goraita is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Goraita?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Goraita located?
It is at -8.69898, 141.64352 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goraita in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.