Location & Surroundings
Mengete is a settlement in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, at 29 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Merauke, about 100 km to the west. The national capital Port Moresby is about 650 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bensbach Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Mengedi
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
8° 40' 17" S, 141° 18' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 29 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:32
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mengete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mengete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 37.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 938 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (113 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 32.7 | 2.9 | 113 | 43 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 6.1 | 159 | 24 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 938.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 2.8 | 114 | 78 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 111.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 1.9 | 82 | 97 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 2.8 | 92 | 36 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 282.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.3 | 4.8 | 169 | 27 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 948.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.2 | 130 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 110.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 85 | 98 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.2 | 2.0 | 89 | 42 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 270.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.1 | 5.1 | 166 | 31 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 928.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 100 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 108.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.7 | 99 | 97 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.3 | 2.0 | 97 | 38 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 259.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mengete?
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 37.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 938 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 Mengete today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Mengete?
Local time is 20:32. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Mengete?
Mengete is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mengete?
DEM 29 m.
Where is Mengete located?
It is at -8.67131, 141.30333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mengete in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.