Location & Surroundings
Simpson Harbour is a harbor(s) in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rabaul, 2 km to the north. The national capital Port Moresby is about 805 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tokua Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: Rabaul Harbor
Overview
Simpson Harbour is harbour in Papua New Guinea.
It is located in Papua New Guinea.
Also known as: CS Zátoka Simpson
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Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Type harbor(s) (HBR)
- a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 13' 20" S, 152° 9' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:29
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Simpson Harbour
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simpson Harbour, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 28.5 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
6.4 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.47 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 | 28.5 | 6.4 | 145 | 69 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 6.3 | 159 | 78 | 1,008.5 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 26 | 798.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 7.7 | 149 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 1.31 / 1.81 | 99 | 42.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 6.6 | 159 | 80 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 6.5 | 146 | 64 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 301.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 7.3 | 154 | 72 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 815.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 9.1 | 153 | 80 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 42.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 7.9 | 159 | 73 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.9 | 8.5 | 141 | 68 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 319.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 7.1 | 146 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 37 | 801.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 8.2 | 158 | 82 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 49.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 5.9 | 161 | 82 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.1 | 6.4 | 146 | 65 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 317.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simpson Harbour?
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 28.5 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Simpson Harbour today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Simpson Harbour?
Local time is 20:29. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Simpson Harbour?
Simpson Harbour is a harbor(s).
What is the elevation of Simpson Harbour?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Simpson Harbour located?
It is at -4.22224, 152.16544 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simpson Harbour in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
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