Location & Surroundings
Lokanu Bay is a bay in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lae, 44 km to the north. The national capital Port Moresby is about 265 km to the south. The nearest airport is Wagau, 46 km away.
Also known as: Dot Inlet
Overview
Lokanu Bay is bay in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea.
It is located in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Morobe 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
7° 7' 0" S, 147° 4' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 58 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:44
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other bays nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lokanu Bay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lokanu Bay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 305 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 21.2 | 1.4 | 232 | 86 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 2.1 | 136 | 95 | 1,017.1 | 5.82 / 5.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 202 | 85 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 5.04 | 99 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 42 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 28 | 305.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.8 | 225 | 81 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 23 | 70.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 269 | 78 | 1,017.3 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 52 | 70 | 1,018.7 | 0.07 / 0.10 | 58 | 201.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.9 | 120 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.17 / 0.26 | 92 | 738.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 1.4 | 126 | 90 | 1,017.7 | 0.71 / 0.97 | 97 | 36.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 124 | 92 | 1,015.5 | 0.71 / 1.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 67 | 87 | 1,017.5 | 0.41 / 2.10 | 82 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.3 | 110 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.41 | 94 | 429.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.5 | 2.0 | 147 | 94 | 1,016.5 | 1.56 / 2.97 | 100 | 13.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lokanu Bay?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 305 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 Lokanu Bay today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Lokanu Bay?
Local time is 04:44. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Lokanu Bay?
Lokanu Bay is a bay.
What is the elevation of Lokanu Bay?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Lokanu Bay located?
It is at -7.11667, 147.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lokanu Bay in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry