Location & Surroundings
Maprik 2 is a settlement in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, at 205 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wewak, 66 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 795 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hayfields Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Maprik Number 2
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' 5" S, 143° 2' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 205 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 68 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:44
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maprik 2
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maprik 2, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 28.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
1.23 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 | 23.1 | 1.1 | 4 | 96 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.2 | 285 | 98 | 1,010.3 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 1.5 | 231 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.28 / 1.12 | 97 | 232.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 357 | 86 | 1,008.1 | 5.37 / 6.49 | 92 | 627.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.2 | 37 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 72 | 35.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 216 | 96 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 0.7 | 193 | 64 | 1,012.0 | 0.04 / 0.26 | 48 | 252.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 2.0 | 13 | 76 | 1,007.4 | 6.83 / 7.09 | 79 | 606.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 1.2 | 2 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 84 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 3 | 98 | 1,010.3 | 3.97 / 5.82 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 1.2 | 143 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 5.50 | 97 | 171.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 1.4 | 275 | 84 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 3.87 | 78 | 527.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 0.3 | 29 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 70 | 71.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maprik 2?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 28.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maprik 2 today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Maprik 2?
Local time is 09:44. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Maprik 2?
Maprik 2 is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maprik 2?
DEM 205 m.
Where is Maprik 2 located?
It is at -3.63467, 143.03994 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maprik 2 in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.