Location & Surroundings
Metekabil Bay is a cove(s) in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, at 76 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kavieng, 74 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 830 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Taskul, 32 km away.
Also known as: Metakabil Bay · Metekavil Bay
Basic Data
- Type cove(s) (COVE)
- a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 38' 52" S, 150° 7' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 76 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:00
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other cove(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Metekabil Bay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Metekabil Bay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 840 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
3.2 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 27.8 | 3.2 | 161 | 72 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 3.0 | 106 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 57.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.6 | 87 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 4.8 | 157 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 312.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 3.2 | 152 | 71 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 839.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 2.9 | 110 | 80 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 46.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 3.2 | 80 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 6.2 | 154 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 8 | 321.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.1 | 4.4 | 154 | 72 | 1,009.4 | 0.10 / 0.16 | 4 | 854.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 3.0 | 141 | 82 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 55.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 2.3 | 155 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 4.8 | 163 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 0.13 / 0.32 | 64 | 289.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.1 | 3.2 | 174 | 75 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 26 | 757.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Metekabil Bay?
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 840 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 Metekabil Bay today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Metekabil Bay?
Local time is 22:00. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Metekabil Bay?
Metekabil Bay is a cove(s).
What is the elevation of Metekabil Bay?
DEM 76 m.
Where is Metekabil Bay located?
It is at -2.64776, 150.13279 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Metekabil Bay in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.