Location & Surroundings
Nu is a settlement in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, at 56 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kavieng, 53 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 835 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Taskul, 13 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
2° 39' 20" S, 150° 19' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 56 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 94 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:16
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 25.8 | 0.5 | 99 | 77 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.0 | 270 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 2.4 | 123 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 326.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 1.9 | 174 | 72 | 1,010.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 15 | 814.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 1.9 | 95 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 52.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 2.6 | 75 | 83 | 1,012.2 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 4.9 | 140 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 321.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 2.9 | 176 | 71 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 30 | 853.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.4 | 2.9 | 106 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 54.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 4.6 | 125 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.34 / 0.35 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 5.1 | 153 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 5 | 323.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 2.9 | 166 | 72 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 858.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.3 | 2.1 | 168 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 55.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nu?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 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 Nu today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Nu?
Local time is 04:16. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Nu?
Nu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nu?
DEM 56 m.
Where is Nu located?
It is at -2.65556, 150.32639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nu in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.