Location & Surroundings
Lai Bay is a bay in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kavieng, 80 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 850 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tingwon Airport, 40 km away.
Overview
Lai Bay is bay in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.
It is located in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in New Ireland Province
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 24' 20" S, 150° 5' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 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 21:56
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Lai Bay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lai Bay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 28.4 | 2.2 | 159 | 69 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 2.4 | 102 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 56.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 104 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 3.8 | 153 | 68 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 96 | 307.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 3.9 | 165 | 70 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 822.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.8 | 121 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 45.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 3.1 | 111 | 83 | 1,011.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 4.5 | 154 | 69 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 322.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.4 | 4.8 | 166 | 71 | 1,009.2 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 25 | 830.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 3.0 | 155 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 1 | 48.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 2.9 | 144 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 4.0 | 176 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.15 / 0.28 | 82 | 293.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.4 | 3.3 | 191 | 76 | 1,009.5 | 0.02 / 0.30 | 40 | 725.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lai Bay?
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 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 Lai Bay today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Lai Bay?
Local time is 21:56. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Lai Bay?
Lai Bay is a bay.
What is the elevation of Lai Bay?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Lai Bay located?
It is at -2.40564, 150.09885 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lai Bay in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry