Location & Surroundings
Waris River is a stream in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, at 337 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kainantu, 34 km to the south. The national capital Port Moresby is about 415 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusap Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Warris River · Waris
Overview
Waris River is river in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
It is located in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Madang Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 58' 58" S, 145° 49' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 337 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:33
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Waris River
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waris River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.0 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 | 15.2 | 1.6 | 150 | 79 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 94 | 40 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 321.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.1 | 33 | 32 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 925.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 0.9 | 149 | 77 | 1,015.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 28 | 34.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 1.1 | 155 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 87 | 50 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 312.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 1.3 | 327 | 46 | 1,008.3 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 87 | 783.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 1.0 | 151 | 95 | 1,016.1 | 5.83 / 6.25 | 96 | 21.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.6 | 1.2 | 137 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 92 | 72 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 78 | 181.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 0 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.73 / 1.58 | 35 | 724.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 0.6 | 205 | 90 | 1,016.5 | 0.11 / 1.68 | 79 | 63.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.0 | 1.1 | 166 | 93 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waris River?
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 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 Waris River today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Waris River?
Local time is 09:33. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Waris River?
Waris River is a stream.
What is the elevation of Waris River?
DEM 337 m.
Where is Waris River located?
It is at -5.98270, 145.83275 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waris River in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry