Location & Surroundings
Kwako is a settlement in West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, at 139 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimbe, about 110 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 475 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Witu, 15 km away.
Also known as: Kwarko
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
5° 42' 12" S, 149° 10' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 139 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 11:02
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kwako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 22.4 | 1.4 | 206 | 95 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 1.6 | 158 | 51 | 1,013.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 11 | 340.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 0.6 | 141 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.64 / 0.67 | 51 | 689.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 205 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 77 | 41.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.4 | 207 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.1 | 1.6 | 176 | 52 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 320.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 0.8 | 71 | 69 | 1,009.7 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 61 | 768.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 0.4 | 260 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.75 / 1.13 | 93 | 48.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 1.3 | 198 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 4.62 / 5.75 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.0 | 0.2 | 151 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 60 | 323.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 77 | 1,009.5 | 5.52 / 6.21 | 27 | 703.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 1 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 5 | 52.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.7 | 0.4 | 243 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwako?
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 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 Kwako today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kwako?
Local time is 11:02. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Kwako?
Kwako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwako?
DEM 139 m.
Where is Kwako located?
It is at -5.70340, 149.16789 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwako in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.