Location & Surroundings
Luanke is a settlement in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, at 23 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rabaul, about 155 km to the southwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 960 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Boang, 4 km away.
Also known as: Luangki
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
3° 24' 0" S, 153° 19' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 23 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 155 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:51
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Luanke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luanke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 27.1 C, max wind 11.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 836 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
10.1 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 27.1 | 10.1 | 171 | 78 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 9.7 | 181 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 11.6 | 171 | 85 | 1,008.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 10.4 | 172 | 84 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 11 | 324.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 11.8 | 161 | 86 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 835.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 10.9 | 169 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 47.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 9.4 | 169 | 84 | 1,009.1 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 9.0 | 163 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 0.03 / 0.07 | 29 | 329.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.3 | 9.2 | 160 | 85 | 1,007.2 | 0.73 / 0.80 | 94 | 817.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 9.8 | 167 | 86 | 1,010.5 | 2.27 / 3.07 | 78 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 9.4 | 167 | 85 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 2.75 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 10.1 | 169 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 3.59 / 6.35 | 86 | 327.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.0 | 11.0 | 160 | 87 | 1,007.3 | 4.74 / 11.09 | 82 | 786.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luanke?
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 27.1 C, max wind 11.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 836 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 Luanke today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Luanke?
Local time is 21:51. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Luanke?
Luanke is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luanke?
DEM 23 m.
Where is Luanke located?
It is at -3.40000, 153.31667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luanke in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.