Location & Surroundings
Luf Island is a coastline in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, at 196 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lorengau, about 250 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 915 km to the south. The nearest airport is Maron Island Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: Luf · Loo
Overview
Luf is island in Papua New Guinea.
It is located in Manus Province, Hermit Islands, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Manus Province
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 31' 41" S, 145° 4' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 196 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:24
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Luf Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luf Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 28.1 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
6.6 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 28.0 | 6.6 | 133 | 73 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 7.2 | 141 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 203.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 5.1 | 140 | 73 | 1,007.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 95 | 766.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 5.9 | 126 | 76 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 81.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 5.4 | 130 | 77 | 1,009.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 5.5 | 130 | 76 | 1,012.1 | 0.02 / 0.06 | 5 | 259.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 6.4 | 134 | 73 | 1,008.1 | 0.04 / 0.10 | 22 | 883.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 6.7 | 127 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.8 | 6.5 | 131 | 76 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 6.3 | 119 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 67 | 221.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 8.2 | 130 | 72 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 44 | 869.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 7.9 | 118 | 75 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 79.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.9 | 6.3 | 117 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luf Island?
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 28.1 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 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 Luf Island today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Luf Island?
Local time is 10:24. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Luf Island?
Luf Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Luf Island?
DEM 196 m.
Where is Luf Island located?
It is at -1.52816, 145.06809 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luf Island in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
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