Location & Surroundings
Sisimwa is a settlement in Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, at 638 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mendi, 58 km to the north. The national capital Port Moresby is about 500 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Erave Airport, 30 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° 40' 0" S, 143° 38' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 638 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 10:34
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in Sisimwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sisimwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 940 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 17.1 | 0.5 | 58 | 96 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 193 | 55 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 291.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 2.4 | 170 | 39 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 939.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.6 | 86 | 93 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 89.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.2 | 1.0 | 50 | 91 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 193 | 54 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 287.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 2.4 | 172 | 38 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 929.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 84 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 8 | 79.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.4 | 0.8 | 63 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 197 | 55 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 274.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 2.5 | 174 | 40 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 918.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 0.7 | 136 | 89 | 1,014.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 87 | 77.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.1 | 0.5 | 63 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sisimwa?
Now 17.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 940 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 Sisimwa today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Sisimwa?
Local time is 10:34. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Sisimwa?
Sisimwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sisimwa?
DEM 638 m.
Where is Sisimwa located?
It is at -6.66667, 143.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sisimwa in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.