Location & Surroundings
Kuraba is a settlement in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, at 299 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alotau, about 100 km to the southeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 275 km to the west. The nearest airport is Param, 15 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
9° 51' 11" S, 149° 39' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 299 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 00:46
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kuraba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuraba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 718 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (45 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
1.67 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 | 26.1 | 1.3 | 45 | 79 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.3 | 301 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 3.24 / 3.24 | 97 | 32.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.5 | 338 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 2.2 | 8 | 55 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 45 | 295.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 2.0 | 60 | 67 | 1,009.5 | 1.60 / 1.67 | 75 | 717.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.1 | 92 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 0.51 / 2.17 | 100 | 39.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 0.4 | 160 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 2.3 | 83 | 58 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 78 | 341.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 2.3 | 96 | 72 | 1,010.8 | 1.64 / 2.05 | 60 | 746.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 157 | 91 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 10 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 169 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.15 / 0.49 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 2.9 | 91 | 55 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 32 | 360.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.1 | 2.8 | 86 | 56 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 39 | 860.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuraba?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 718 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kuraba today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Kuraba?
Local time is 00:46. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Kuraba?
Kuraba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuraba?
DEM 299 m.
Where is Kuraba located?
It is at -9.85312, 149.65013 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuraba in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.