Location & Surroundings
Sikam is a settlement in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1,303 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lae, 64 km to the southwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabwum Airport, 8 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
6° 12' 13" S, 147° 14' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1303 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:05
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sikam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sikam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 19.8 | 1.5 | 32 | 55 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 0.8 | 127 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 85 | 587.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.4 | 2.5 | 192 | 90 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 68 | 23.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.9 | 2.4 | 197 | 80 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.4 | 50 | 49 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 294.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 135 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 77 | 737.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 2.5 | 188 | 81 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 96 | 36.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.0 | 2.6 | 195 | 63 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 0.9 | 114 | 40 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 296.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 125 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 46 | 855.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.8 | 2.4 | 189 | 84 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 25 | 69.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.1 | 2.1 | 190 | 85 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.6 | 1.2 | 69 | 64 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 209.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sikam?
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 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 Sikam today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Sikam?
Local time is 18:05. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Sikam?
Sikam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sikam?
DEM 1,303 m.
Where is Sikam located?
It is at -6.20364, 147.24520 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sikam in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.