Location & Surroundings
Arona is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 207 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 77 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Afutara Aerodrome, 30 km away.
Basic Data
- Type abandoned populated place (PPLQ)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 14' 0" S, 161° 13' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 207 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:11
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other abandoned populated places nearby
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Weather in Arona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 27.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
4.2 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
21 %
Precip
0.64 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 | 4.2 | 120 | 84 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 4.1 | 136 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 3.27 / 3.27 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 4.4 | 136 | 74 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 30 | 433.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 3.7 | 168 | 81 | 1,012.0 | 2.14 / 2.96 | 22 | 741.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 3.9 | 160 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 14 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.8 | 197 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 3.3 | 166 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.12 / 0.53 | 33 | 330.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 3.5 | 185 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 0.48 / 1.00 | 51 | 679.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 2.2 | 201 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.35 / 1.36 | 67 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 181 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 3.2 | 146 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 1.20 / 2.25 | 100 | 428.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 2.5 | 158 | 84 | 1,009.7 | 0.73 / 2.98 | 85 | 741.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.9 | 1.7 | 216 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 79 | 17.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arona?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 27.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Arona today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Arona?
Local time is 10:11. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Arona?
Arona is a abandoned populated place.
What is the elevation of Arona?
DEM 207 m.
Where is Arona located?
It is at -9.23333, 161.21667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arona in?
It is in Solomon Islands.