Location & Surroundings
Metaba is a settlement in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Daru, 54 km to the southeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 480 km to the east. The nearest airport is Wipim Airport, 6 km away.
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° 46' 0" S, 142° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 59 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 05:32
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Nearby
Weather in Metaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Metaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 32.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.3 | 2.4 | 128 | 90 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 2.3 | 143 | 88 | 1,010.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.1 | 3.3 | 122 | 55 | 1,012.1 | 0.19 / 0.29 | 100 | 219.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.6 | 4.0 | 131 | 56 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 37 | 534.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 1.9 | 118 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 88.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 119 | 97 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 2.1 | 97 | 56 | 1,011.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 207.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.7 | 2.2 | 96 | 55 | 1,007.1 | 0.03 / 0.14 | 100 | 327.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.5 | 1.7 | 91 | 89 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 103 | 96 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.1 | 1.5 | 110 | 48 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 270.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.8 | 3.9 | 148 | 52 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 718.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.6 | 1.4 | 66 | 92 | 1,010.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 94 | 54.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Metaba?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 32.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 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 Metaba today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Metaba?
Local time is 05:32. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Metaba?
Metaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Metaba?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Metaba located?
It is at -8.76667, 142.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Metaba in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.