Location & Surroundings
Kiorota is a settlement in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, at 505 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Popondetta, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 125 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Asapa, 12 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° 52' 16" S, 148° 7' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 505 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:25
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kiorota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiorota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 877 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 28.1 | 1.3 | 52 | 38 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 3.1 | 51 | 43 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 876.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.4 | 222 | 86 | 1,016.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 6 | 61.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.5 | 205 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 1.6 | 36 | 44 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 283.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 2.6 | 41 | 52 | 1,009.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 27 | 833.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 232 | 83 | 1,015.4 | 0.11 / 0.14 | 83 | 61.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.5 | 200 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.8 | 1.7 | 37 | 44 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 278.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 3.1 | 45 | 53 | 1,010.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 94 | 824.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 235 | 87 | 1,015.2 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 98 | 50.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 179 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.9 | 1.7 | 35 | 51 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 279.5 | 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 Kiorota?
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 877 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 Kiorota today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Kiorota?
Local time is 17:25. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Kiorota?
Kiorota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiorota?
DEM 505 m.
Where is Kiorota located?
It is at -8.87125, 148.12540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiorota in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.