Location & Surroundings
Lauapul is a settlement in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kavieng, 77 km to the northwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 870 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kamiraba Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: Luaupul · Lauapal
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
2° 54' 3" S, 151° 24' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 662 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:32
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lauapul
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lauapul, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 28.3 | 1.8 | 174 | 63 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 2.1 | 182 | 63 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 863.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 2.2 | 34 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 51.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.5 | 199 | 83 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 2.0 | 136 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 335.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 0.9 | 115 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 29 | 825.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lauapul?
Now 28.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 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 Lauapul today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Lauapul?
Local time is 15:32. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Lauapul?
Lauapul is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lauapul?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Lauapul located?
It is at -2.90091, 151.40911 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lauapul in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.