Location & Surroundings
Watam is a settlement in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. The nearest larger town is Wewak, about 110 km to the west. The national capital Port Moresby is about 680 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Awar Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Uatam
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° 55' 23" S, 144° 33' 39" 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 14:02
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Watam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Watam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 25.1 | 1.5 | 178 | 91 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 1.4 | 103 | 70 | 1,011.8 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 83 | 249.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 3.6 | 71 | 68 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 790.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 2.9 | 78 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 94 | 70.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.9 | 129 | 87 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 2.2 | 116 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 281.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 4.9 | 56 | 70 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 870.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 4.8 | 83 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 2.07 / 2.07 | 92 | 76.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.3 | 2.3 | 148 | 89 | 1,010.3 | 0.54 / 2.61 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 3.4 | 71 | 69 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.45 | 65 | 251.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 3.9 | 62 | 70 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 763.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 2.9 | 73 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 92 | 67.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.7 | 2.0 | 134 | 87 | 1,010.7 | 1.91 / 1.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Watam?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 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 Watam today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Watam?
Local time is 14:02. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Watam?
Watam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Watam?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Watam located?
It is at -3.92292, 144.56078 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Watam in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.