Location & Surroundings
Katakatai is a settlement in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, at 85 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kokopo, 7 km to the north. The national capital Port Moresby is about 800 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tokua Airport, 13 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
4° 24' 0" S, 152° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 85 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 130 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:57
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katakatai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katakatai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 878 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
5.6 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 23.0 | 5.6 | 162 | 89 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 4.5 | 170 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 5.6 | 148 | 55 | 1,014.4 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 5 | 351.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 6.6 | 152 | 65 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 877.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 5.2 | 165 | 87 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 50.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 4.1 | 172 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 5.5 | 145 | 58 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 9 | 350.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 5.5 | 151 | 62 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 875.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.3 | 4.3 | 166 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 3.7 | 175 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 5.2 | 142 | 60 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 62 | 340.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 5.5 | 149 | 65 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 787.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.2 | 4.8 | 161 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 81 | 41.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katakatai?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 878 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 Katakatai today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Katakatai?
Local time is 08:57. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Katakatai?
Katakatai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katakatai?
DEM 85 m.
Where is Katakatai located?
It is at -4.40000, 152.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katakatai in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.