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Komiatum Gap

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Location & Surroundings

Komiatum Gap is a pass in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, at 457 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wau, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 260 km to the south. The nearest airport is Wau Airport, 42 km away.

Overview

Komiatum Gap is a col.

It is located in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea.

Basic Data

  • Country Papua New Guinea
  • Located in Morobe Province
  • Type pass (PASS)
  • a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 8' 0" S, 147° 2' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 457 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

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Weather in Komiatum Gap

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Komiatum Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 22.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.

Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
48 %
Precip
1.12 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 19.6 1.8 234 84 1,020.3 - / 0.00 48 0.0 n/a
6h 19.4 0.2 291 83 1,018.1 0.09 / 0.09 70 0.0 n/a
12h 22.1 1.2 42 75 1,019.5 0.26 / 0.34 85 93.4 n/a
18h 22.1 2.3 105 86 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.10 100 717.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.0 1.1 126 93 1,018.0 1.02 / 1.12 100 31.6 n/a
30h 20.5 0.4 107 95 1,016.0 1.19 / 2.31 100 0.0 n/a
36h 21.8 1.5 60 89 1,018.3 0.00 / 2.08 93 77.8 n/a
42h 21.8 2.0 96 92 1,013.5 0.00 / 1.78 98 440.7 n/a
Monday 20.8 1.2 136 95 1,016.9 0.00 / 1.34 100 10.3 n/a
54h 20.5 1.5 120 95 1,014.9 2.16 / 3.49 100 0.0 n/a
60h 21.0 0.2 48 90 1,017.6 0.00 / 2.32 96 37.5 n/a
66h 21.5 2.1 93 93 1,013.7 0.00 / 1.51 85 373.8 n/a
Tuesday 20.8 0.9 139 95 1,017.4 0.42 / 1.93 100 19.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Komiatum Gap?
Now 19.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 22.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Komiatum Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Komiatum Gap?
Local time is 04:14. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Komiatum Gap?
Komiatum Gap is a pass.
What is the elevation of Komiatum Gap?
DEM 457 m.
Where is Komiatum Gap located?
It is at -7.13333, 147.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Komiatum Gap in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.

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Sources

Last updated 1994-01-06
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2093585

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