Location & Surroundings
Stapigum is a settlement in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, at 83 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wewak, 78 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 785 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hayfields Airport, 13 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
3° 45' 57" S, 142° 57' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 83 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:28
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Stapigum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Stapigum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 29.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Temperature
29.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (15 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,006.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.91 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 | 29.6 | 2.0 | 15 | 66 | 1,006.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 56 | 89 | 1,010.5 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 65 | 38.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.3 | 54 | 94 | 1,010.1 | 0.32 / 0.76 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 0.6 | 123 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.15 / 0.91 | 43 | 159.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 0.9 | 350 | 75 | 1,007.7 | 4.01 / 4.91 | 35 | 795.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 29 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 12 | 97.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 16 | 97 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 1.0 | 119 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.10 / 0.22 | 100 | 190.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.3 | 1.7 | 13 | 64 | 1,008.6 | 1.65 / 1.87 | 47 | 668.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 48 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 97 | 75.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 27 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 1.8 | 104 | 65 | 1,015.1 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 62 | 226.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.8 | 2.5 | 132 | 39 | 1,009.1 | 0.10 / 0.27 | 100 | 824.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Stapigum?
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 29.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Stapigum today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Stapigum?
Local time is 03:28. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Stapigum?
Stapigum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Stapigum?
DEM 83 m.
Where is Stapigum located?
It is at -3.76573, 142.96460 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Stapigum in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.