Location & Surroundings
Baunani is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 45 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Afutara Aerodrome, 11 km away.
Also known as: Baunuani
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° 8' 24" S, 160° 51' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 41 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:17
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Baunani
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baunani, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 26.7 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
4.7 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
0.35 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 | 22.4 | 4.7 | 147 | 83 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 4.7 | 155 | 62 | 1,014.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 53 | 415.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 5.7 | 143 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.16 / 0.21 | 99 | 645.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 4.6 | 123 | 82 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 34 | 10.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 4.1 | 113 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 0.14 / 0.35 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 5.0 | 142 | 63 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 81 | 395.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 5.4 | 133 | 72 | 1,012.6 | 0.32 / 0.44 | 83 | 645.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 3.4 | 105 | 81 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 61 | 15.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 3.1 | 116 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 0.11 / 0.15 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 3.3 | 157 | 61 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 47 | 433.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 4.0 | 142 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 51 | 669.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 3.8 | 132 | 83 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 13.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.0 | 3.1 | 124 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baunani?
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 26.7 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Baunani today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Baunani?
Local time is 13:17. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Baunani?
Baunani is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baunani?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Baunani located?
It is at -9.14001, 160.85900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baunani in?
It is in Solomon Islands.