Location & Surroundings
Smith Cape is a cape in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rabaul, about 135 km to the south. The national capital Port Moresby is about 900 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Simberi Island, 37 km away.
Also known as: South Cape
Basic Data
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 59' 53" S, 152° 2' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 86 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:13
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Smith Cape
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Smith Cape, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.7 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 840 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
27 %
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 | 28.1 | 2.1 | 295 | 75 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 1.9 | 313 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 840.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 2.5 | 334 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 5.33 / 5.33 | 99 | 42.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.5 | 231 | 73 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 0.5 | 151 | 70 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 337.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 0.9 | 351 | 63 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 806.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 0.8 | 71 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 1.7 | 239 | 74 | 1,011.0 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 0.4 | 297 | 70 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 6 | 356.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 1.3 | 334 | 65 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 820.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 0.8 | 122 | 69 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 87 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 1.8 | 134 | 73 | 1,010.7 | 0.08 / 0.16 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.1 | 1.5 | 108 | 71 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 329.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Smith Cape?
Now 28.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.7 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 840 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 Smith Cape today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Smith Cape?
Local time is 21:13. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Smith Cape?
Smith Cape is a cape.
What is the elevation of Smith Cape?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Smith Cape located?
It is at -2.99818, 152.04358 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Smith Cape in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.