Location & Surroundings
Kanawetu is a settlement in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Popondetta, about 120 km to the west. The national capital Port Moresby is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tufi Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Kanaweto
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° 2' 6" S, 149° 18' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:15
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kanawetu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanawetu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 26.4 C, max wind 11.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 850 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
8.9 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 26.4 | 8.9 | 123 | 76 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 9.1 | 137 | 84 | 1,017.2 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 16 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 8.5 | 145 | 80 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 7.5 | 134 | 73 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 316.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 11.1 | 126 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 65 | 850.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 10.6 | 135 | 73 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 58.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 8.6 | 144 | 73 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 7.5 | 134 | 67 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 309.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.5 | 8.0 | 117 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 877.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 9.5 | 128 | 74 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 61.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 7.7 | 144 | 72 | 1,013.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 5.4 | 129 | 66 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 322.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 8.9 | 108 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 887.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanawetu?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 26.4 C, max wind 11.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 850 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 Kanawetu today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kanawetu?
Local time is 22:15. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Kanawetu?
Kanawetu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanawetu?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Kanawetu located?
It is at -9.03509, 149.30408 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanawetu in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.