Location & Surroundings
Wamaina is a settlement in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, at 344 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wewak, 36 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 775 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hayfields Airport, 30 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° 37' 20" S, 143° 18' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 344 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 595 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:59
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Wamaina
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wamaina, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.9 | 68 | 93 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 82 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 1.9 | 106 | 63 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 83 | 227.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 3.1 | 62 | 62 | 1,011.3 | 0.39 / 0.40 | 46 | 752.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.1 | 63 | 90 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 27 | 81.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 70 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 2.4 | 110 | 61 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 225.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 2.9 | 63 | 59 | 1,009.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 44 | 852.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 1.7 | 56 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 58 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 76 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 0.9 | 79 | 60 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 50 | 239.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 3.1 | 35 | 66 | 1,008.5 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 37 | 688.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 1.9 | 63 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 89 | 79.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wamaina?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 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 Wamaina today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Wamaina?
Local time is 05:59. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Wamaina?
Wamaina is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wamaina?
DEM 344 m.
Where is Wamaina located?
It is at -3.62222, 143.31479 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wamaina in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.