Location & Surroundings
Waiyekane is a settlement in Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1,631 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kundiawa, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 475 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minj Airport, 14 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° 53' 0" S, 144° 49' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1631 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 197 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:23
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Waiyekane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waiyekane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 17.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 12.9 | 0.9 | 155 | 98 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 0.3 | 139 | 79 | 1,019.2 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 84 | 178.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 0.9 | 163 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 3.69 / 4.32 | 74 | 617.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.9 | 1.5 | 168 | 98 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 2.03 | 59 | 49.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.7 | 1.5 | 161 | 96 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 0.5 | 165 | 57 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 23 | 270.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 0.9 | 170 | 91 | 1,014.3 | 4.08 / 4.09 | 74 | 595.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.9 | 1.5 | 166 | 98 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 1.95 | 61 | 40.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.3 | 1.3 | 155 | 98 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 354 | 70 | 1,017.3 | 0.43 / 0.61 | 100 | 243.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 0.4 | 280 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 8.45 / 9.06 | 76 | 767.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 1.3 | 158 | 99 | 1,018.8 | 1.04 / 10.10 | 90 | 48.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.6 | 0.9 | 163 | 98 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 3.30 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waiyekane?
Now 12.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 17.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Waiyekane today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Waiyekane?
Local time is 13:23. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Waiyekane?
Waiyekane is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Waiyekane?
DEM 1,631 m.
Where is Waiyekane located?
It is at -5.88333, 144.81667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waiyekane in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.