Location & Surroundings
Samararu is a settlement in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea, at 69 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vanimo, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 960 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Vanimo Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Sumararu
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° 56' 42" S, 141° 29' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 69 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 79 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:06
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Samararu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samararu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 27.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 850 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.56 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 | 23.1 | 1.1 | 122 | 96 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 103 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 5.68 / 5.68 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 1.7 | 96 | 74 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 3.14 | 76 | 219.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 1.6 | 87 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 4.36 / 7.50 | 39 | 850.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.1 | 121 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 90 | 101.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 137 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 4.06 / 5.62 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.8 | 97 | 82 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 3.59 | 66 | 220.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 2.0 | 81 | 87 | 1,010.5 | 3.04 / 6.63 | 99 | 802.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 1.1 | 124 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 16 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 149 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.43 / 1.11 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 1.5 | 108 | 68 | 1,014.5 | 0.68 / 1.79 | 25 | 214.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 2.2 | 61 | 77 | 1,009.9 | 2.76 / 4.55 | 47 | 781.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 1.2 | 115 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 15 | 80.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samararu?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 27.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 850 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Samararu today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Samararu?
Local time is 09:06. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Samararu?
Samararu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samararu?
DEM 69 m.
Where is Samararu located?
It is at -2.94506, 141.48374 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samararu in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.