Location & Surroundings
Kanel is a settlement in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, at 64 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Daru, 68 km to the southeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 500 km to the east. The nearest airport is Wipim Airport, 24 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° 47' 0" S, 142° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 64 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 05:23
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.4 | 2.5 | 128 | 89 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.0 | 146 | 91 | 1,010.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 3.3 | 120 | 52 | 1,012.0 | 0.22 / 0.28 | 91 | 230.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.6 | 4.3 | 124 | 51 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 41 | 604.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.1 | 117 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 95.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 114 | 96 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 2.1 | 90 | 55 | 1,011.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 201.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 2.7 | 81 | 50 | 1,006.8 | 0.03 / 0.08 | 100 | 429.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 1.7 | 91 | 87 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 98 | 96 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 1.5 | 106 | 47 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 269.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 3.6 | 148 | 51 | 1,006.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 79 | 691.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 1.5 | 66 | 91 | 1,010.5 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 98 | 47.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanel?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 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 Kanel today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Kanel?
Local time is 05:23. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Kanel?
Kanel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanel?
DEM 64 m.
Where is Kanel located?
It is at -8.78333, 142.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanel in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.