Location & Surroundings
Waru is a settlement in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, at 118 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Popondetta, 13 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 135 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Girua Airport, 23 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
8° 44' 0" S, 148° 7' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 118 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:15
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Waru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.
Temperature
30.6 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 30.6 | 1.9 | 32 | 61 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 2.5 | 51 | 55 | 1,009.9 | 4.51 / 4.51 | 53 | 862.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 221 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 96 | 67.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 221 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 1.4 | 28 | 42 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 332.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.6 | 3.3 | 59 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 698.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 209 | 94 | 1,014.7 | 3.04 / 3.13 | 100 | 49.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 216 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.8 | 1.3 | 25 | 52 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 262.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 2.4 | 53 | 58 | 1,009.4 | 0.73 / 0.74 | 48 | 623.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 0.6 | 203 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.99 / 1.74 | 100 | 55.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 210 | 95 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.1 | 1.7 | 20 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 1.01 / 1.32 | 93 | 294.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waru?
Now 30.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 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 Waru today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Waru?
Local time is 17:15. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Waru?
Waru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Waru?
DEM 118 m.
Where is Waru located?
It is at -8.73333, 148.11667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waru in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.