Location & Surroundings
Maprik 1 is a settlement in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, at 196 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wewak, 65 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 790 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hayfields Airport, 6 km away.
Also known as: Maprik Number 1
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° 38' 38" S, 143° 3' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 196 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 238 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:56
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maprik 1
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maprik 1, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
30.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
39 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 30.9 | 0.6 | 101 | 57 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 1.7 | 6 | 70 | 1,008.1 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 99 | 610.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 12 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.08 | 27 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.3 | 357 | 98 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.6 | 0.4 | 165 | 59 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 79 | 256.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 1.6 | 348 | 73 | 1,008.4 | 2.27 / 2.39 | 100 | 595.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 348 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 62.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.2 | 323 | 98 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.9 | 0.5 | 209 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.10 / 0.48 | 89 | 209.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 2.1 | 21 | 63 | 1,007.6 | 2.56 / 3.04 | 99 | 751.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 43 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 19 | 57.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.4 | 1 | 97 | 1,010.1 | 0.02 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.4 | 1.1 | 125 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.95 / 1.02 | 98 | 230.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maprik 1?
Now 30.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maprik 1 today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Maprik 1?
Local time is 20:56. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Maprik 1?
Maprik 1 is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maprik 1?
DEM 196 m.
Where is Maprik 1 located?
It is at -3.64402, 143.05803 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maprik 1 in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.