Location & Surroundings
Cape Alexander is a cape in Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arawa, about 110 km to the west. The national capital Honiara is about 495 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Choiseul Bay Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Cape Alexandra
Overview
Cape Alexander is DE Kap auf den Salomonen.
It is located in Solomon Islands.
Basic Data
- Country Solomon Islands
- Located in Solomon Islands
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 35' 23" S, 156° 28' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 94 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:12
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cape Alexander
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cape Alexander, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 27.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
4.3 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 26.4 | 4.3 | 112 | 80 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 139 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 2.4 | 148 | 74 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 10 | 386.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 4.5 | 166 | 77 | 1,012.0 | 1.21 / 1.69 | 22 | 805.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 4.0 | 152 | 80 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 25 | 28.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 3.5 | 158 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.07 / 0.26 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 3.8 | 158 | 76 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 94 | 385.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 4.6 | 183 | 76 | 1,011.2 | 1.33 / 1.49 | 18 | 799.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 5.9 | 171 | 83 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 14 | 31.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 4.6 | 174 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.05 / 0.62 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 5.2 | 190 | 76 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 11 | 392.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 7.5 | 189 | 79 | 1,010.1 | 0.15 / 0.16 | 18 | 822.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.3 | 7.2 | 182 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.05 / 0.21 | 18 | 31.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cape Alexander?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 27.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cape Alexander today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Cape Alexander?
Local time is 06:12. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Cape Alexander?
Cape Alexander is a cape.
What is the elevation of Cape Alexander?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Cape Alexander located?
It is at -6.58967, 156.46986 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cape Alexander in?
It is in Solomon Islands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry