Location & Surroundings
Kwikane Number 2 is a settlement in Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1,641 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kundiawa, 20 km to the north. The national capital Port Moresby is about 435 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Chimbu Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: Kwikane 2
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
6° 12' 0" S, 145° 0' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1641 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 944 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:05
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kwikane Number 2
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwikane Number 2, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 18.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.27 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 | 14.5 | 1.1 | 209 | 99 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.2 | 0.8 | 208 | 99 | 1,015.4 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 199 | 85 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 69 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 2.0 | 216 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 0.57 / 0.90 | 86 | 588.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 0.8 | 205 | 99 | 1,018.0 | 0.37 / 1.27 | 100 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 0.8 | 183 | 99 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 199 | 88 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 77 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 1.4 | 196 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.91 / 1.22 | 88 | 460.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.1 | 0.8 | 204 | 99 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 96 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.6 | 0.8 | 193 | 99 | 1,016.9 | 0.23 / 1.28 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 1.2 | 173 | 75 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 55 | 144.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.6 | 207 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.38 / 1.03 | 39 | 692.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.2 | 0.6 | 196 | 97 | 1,019.5 | 1.38 / 2.40 | 84 | 64.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwikane Number 2?
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 18.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kwikane Number 2 today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kwikane Number 2?
Local time is 05:05. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Kwikane Number 2?
Kwikane Number 2 is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwikane Number 2?
DEM 1,641 m.
Where is Kwikane Number 2 located?
It is at -6.20000, 145.00000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwikane Number 2 in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.