Location & Surroundings
Pukago is a settlement in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, at 64 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wewak, 82 km to the northeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 775 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hayfields Airport, 21 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
3° 51' 50" S, 142° 57' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 64 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 582 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:08
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Pukago
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pukago, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 22.3 | 0.5 | 59 | 98 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 1.4 | 110 | 65 | 1,014.0 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 36 | 231.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 1.5 | 25 | 69 | 1,009.0 | 0.09 / 0.66 | 98 | 647.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 60 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 98 | 29.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.5 | 64 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 1.5 | 103 | 70 | 1,015.3 | 0.23 / 0.25 | 90 | 206.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 2.1 | 82 | 45 | 1,009.3 | 0.37 / 0.62 | 77 | 785.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 77 | 91 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 50.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 0.6 | 67 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 1.5 | 119 | 62 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 193.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.8 | 0.7 | 150 | 36 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 864.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 75 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 90.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 0.5 | 42 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pukago?
Now 22.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Pukago today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Pukago?
Local time is 15:08. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Pukago?
Pukago is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pukago?
DEM 64 m.
Where is Pukago located?
It is at -3.86400, 142.96350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pukago in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.