Location & Surroundings
Sinuma is a settlement in Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea, at 2,481 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kundiawa, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 440 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Chimbu Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Simuna
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' 15" S, 144° 52' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 2481 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 14:59
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sinuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sinuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 22.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 762 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
0.1 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.86 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 | 14.3 | 0.1 | 43 | 98 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 183 | 67 | 1,018.8 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 36 | 208.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 2.1 | 211 | 60 | 1,012.8 | 0.28 / 0.53 | 100 | 761.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 0.5 | 208 | 99 | 1,019.4 | 0.38 / 0.91 | 91 | 74.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.0 | 0.6 | 204 | 98 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 1.5 | 189 | 84 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 78 | 112.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.5 | 215 | 69 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 96 | 690.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 0.7 | 195 | 99 | 1,018.3 | 0.02 / 0.49 | 88 | 25.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.5 | 0.3 | 175 | 95 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 181 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 71 | 240.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 1.7 | 229 | 81 | 1,012.3 | 0.96 / 0.99 | 64 | 714.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 0.7 | 180 | 99 | 1,018.1 | 0.51 / 1.50 | 89 | 46.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.3 | 0.7 | 198 | 99 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sinuma?
Now 14.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 22.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 762 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sinuma today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Sinuma?
Local time is 14:59. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Sinuma?
Sinuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sinuma?
DEM 2,481 m.
Where is Sinuma located?
It is at -6.20414, 144.87852 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sinuma in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.