Location & Surroundings
Karangan is a settlement in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, at 356 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lae, 83 km to the south. The national capital Port Moresby is about 385 km to the south. The nearest airport is Wasu, 5 km away.
Also known as: Kanangan
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
6° 2' 6" S, 147° 16' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 356 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 20:57
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Karangan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karangan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 820 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.7 | 19 | 63 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 3.5 | 66 | 72 | 1,009.6 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 47 | 819.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 178 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.55 / 0.75 | 90 | 51.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.7 | 191 | 74 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.1 | 18 | 60 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 282.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 3.1 | 67 | 72 | 1,008.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 31 | 858.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 155 | 73 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 68.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 2.5 | 186 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.4 | 2.1 | 7 | 59 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 280.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 37 | 72 | 1,009.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 19 | 869.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.8 | 172 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 47 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.3 | 179 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 2.0 | 38 | 65 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 212.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karangan?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 820 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 Karangan today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Karangan?
Local time is 20:57. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Karangan?
Karangan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karangan?
DEM 356 m.
Where is Karangan located?
It is at -6.03488, 147.27601 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karangan in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.