Location & Surroundings
Poha is a settlement in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, at 98 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Popondetta, 17 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Girua Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: Poho
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° 43' 39" S, 148° 4' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 98 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 130 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:09
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Poha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 30.2 | 1.9 | 30 | 63 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 2.4 | 51 | 55 | 1,009.9 | 5.28 / 5.28 | 48 | 861.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 224 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 96 | 67.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.5 | 223 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 1.3 | 30 | 42 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 332.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.6 | 3.3 | 57 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 687.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 217 | 94 | 1,014.8 | 3.30 / 3.40 | 100 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 219 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.8 | 1.3 | 30 | 52 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 262.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 2.2 | 51 | 58 | 1,009.4 | 0.76 / 0.79 | 54 | 606.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 0.5 | 213 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 1.09 / 1.88 | 100 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 0.6 | 212 | 95 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.2 | 1.7 | 26 | 58 | 1,011.7 | 0.99 / 1.29 | 95 | 291.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poha?
Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 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 Poha today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Poha?
Local time is 19:09. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Poha?
Poha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Poha?
DEM 98 m.
Where is Poha located?
It is at -8.72761, 148.07831 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poha in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.