Location & Surroundings
Sanders Point is a point in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lorengau, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 810 km to the south. The nearest airport is Momote Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Sanders Huk · Sandasu Misaki · Cape Sanders
Basic Data
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 12' 27" S, 147° 10' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 259 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:52
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other points nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sanders Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sanders Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 26.8 | 2.3 | 95 | 83 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.8 | 127 | 74 | 1,013.4 | 1.24 / 1.24 | 86 | 306.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 2.7 | 162 | 71 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 11 | 854.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 1.7 | 93 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 9 | 62.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 1.1 | 78 | 80 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 3.1 | 158 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 32 | 308.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 3.1 | 160 | 74 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 56 | 849.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 1.9 | 103 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 74 | 59.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.6 | 1.9 | 94 | 80 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 3.4 | 139 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 310.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 3.9 | 135 | 72 | 1,010.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 17 | 866.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 2.8 | 94 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 62.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.8 | 2.3 | 110 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sanders Point?
Now 26.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 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 Sanders Point today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Sanders Point?
Local time is 14:52. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Sanders Point?
Sanders Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Sanders Point?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Sanders Point located?
It is at -2.20737, 147.18047 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sanders Point in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.