Location & Surroundings
Kakaia is a settlement in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1,011 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alotau, about 125 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 250 km to the west. The nearest airport is Agaun Airport, 2 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
9° 54' 51" S, 149° 24' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1011 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:59
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Kakaia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakaia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,020.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 17.7 | 0.3 | 118 | 92 | 1,020.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 0.4 | 33 | 92 | 1,018.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 0.7 | 85 | 52 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 293.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 170 | 68 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 66 | 562.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 0.6 | 208 | 92 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 64 | 33.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 0.8 | 220 | 92 | 1,017.5 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 172 | 56 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 231.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 183 | 66 | 1,014.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 56 | 745.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.3 | 0.9 | 217 | 91 | 1,018.4 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 84 | 43.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 0.2 | 236 | 87 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.5 | 175 | 47 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 317.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 155 | 64 | 1,014.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 72 | 743.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.1 | 0.1 | 230 | 89 | 1,018.5 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 88 | 29.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakaia?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 Kakaia today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kakaia?
Local time is 05:59. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Kakaia?
Kakaia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakaia?
DEM 1,011 m.
Where is Kakaia located?
It is at -9.91403, 149.40581 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakaia in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.