Location & Surroundings
Waraka is a settlement in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. The nearest larger town is Alotau, 77 km to the southeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 300 km to the west. The nearest airport is Rabaraba, 3 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
9° 58' 0" S, 149° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:16
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Nearby
Weather in Waraka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waraka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 27.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 812 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 21.8 | 0.2 | 143 | 88 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 2.0 | 57 | 67 | 1,015.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 82 | 339.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 83 | 75 | 1,011.7 | 0.89 / 0.90 | 51 | 811.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 202 | 88 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 56 | 52.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 0.8 | 131 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 2.3 | 60 | 70 | 1,015.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 39 | 337.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 74 | 70 | 1,011.9 | 0.29 / 0.36 | 70 | 756.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 230 | 84 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 67 | 52.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 0.8 | 250 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 2.9 | 57 | 68 | 1,015.6 | 0.23 / 0.34 | 7 | 350.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.0 | 74 | 67 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 853.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 177 | 87 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 59.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.1 | 0.9 | 260 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waraka?
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 27.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 812 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 Waraka today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Waraka?
Local time is 13:16. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Waraka?
Waraka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Waraka?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Waraka located?
It is at -9.96667, 149.85000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waraka in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.