Location & Surroundings
Verikaka Point is a point in National Capital, Papua New Guinea, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Port Moresby, 8 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Jacksons International Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: Veri Kaka Point · Verikaka
Basic Data
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 26' 19" S, 147° 5' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:04
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Verikaka Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Verikaka Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 9.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 26.1 C, max wind 12.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
9.6 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
32 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 25.9 | 9.6 | 137 | 69 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 12.3 | 151 | 68 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 853.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 9.6 | 131 | 70 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 8.4 | 130 | 75 | 1,015.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 6.4 | 141 | 64 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 79 | 192.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 11.6 | 151 | 69 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 829.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 8.8 | 131 | 79 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 71.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 5.7 | 119 | 84 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.4 | 4.8 | 150 | 66 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 275.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 9.2 | 153 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 840.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 7.4 | 133 | 82 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 5.1 | 117 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.5 | 5.7 | 150 | 68 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 253.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Verikaka Point?
Now 25.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 9.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 26.1 C, max wind 12.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 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 Verikaka Point today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Verikaka Point?
Local time is 21:04. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Verikaka Point?
Verikaka Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Verikaka Point?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Verikaka Point located?
It is at -9.43865, 147.09363 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Verikaka Point in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.