Location & Surroundings
Taikane is a settlement in Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1,607 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kundiawa, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 470 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Chimbu Airport, 18 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
5° 55' 0" S, 144° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1607 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,324 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:02
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Taikane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taikane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 18.0 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
12.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 12.6 | 0.7 | 176 | 96 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 0.8 | 211 | 76 | 1,018.9 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 83 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 0.7 | 195 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 3.86 / 4.23 | 81 | 560.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.7 | 0.3 | 156 | 91 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 2.95 | 57 | 48.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.5 | 0.1 | 148 | 93 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.3 | 189 | 58 | 1,017.8 | 0.24 / 0.27 | 59 | 301.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.4 | 0.9 | 179 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 3.49 / 3.76 | 93 | 327.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.6 | 0.9 | 169 | 98 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 1.35 | 52 | 22.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.6 | 0.5 | 170 | 95 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 199 | 50 | 1,016.9 | 0.16 / 0.20 | 8 | 238.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 0.6 | 282 | 71 | 1,013.0 | 1.55 / 1.75 | 72 | 755.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 0.1 | 292 | 95 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 1.42 | 62 | 42.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.2 | 0.7 | 342 | 97 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taikane?
Now 12.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 18.0 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 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 Taikane today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Taikane?
Local time is 12:02. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Taikane?
Taikane is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taikane?
DEM 1,607 m.
Where is Taikane located?
It is at -5.91667, 144.85000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taikane in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.