Location & Surroundings
Dara Passage is a marine channel in Solomon Islands, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, about 120 km to the southeast. The national capital Honiara is about 135 km to the south. The nearest airport is Fera/Maringe Airport, 24 km away.
Overview
Dara Passage is channel in the Solomon Islands.
It is located in Solomon Islands.
Basic Data
- Country Solomon Islands
- Located in Solomon Islands
- Type marine channel (CHNM)
- that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 15' 14" S, 159° 44' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 110 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:56
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Nearby
Weather in Dara Passage
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dara Passage, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 27.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
6.0 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.24 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 | 27.4 | 6.0 | 138 | 72 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 2.9 | 115 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 789.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 0.4 | 71 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 99 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.2 | 168 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 4.1 | 85 | 72 | 1,012.6 | 0.18 / 0.24 | 77 | 425.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 1.9 | 60 | 71 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 789.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 1.1 | 125 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.73 / 0.86 | 97 | 18.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 2.6 | 142 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.5 | 4.4 | 88 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 463.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 4.3 | 58 | 72 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 820.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 125 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 22.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 3.2 | 121 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.5 | 3.4 | 87 | 74 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 462.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dara Passage?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 27.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 790 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 Dara Passage today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Dara Passage?
Local time is 21:56. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Dara Passage?
Dara Passage is a marine channel.
What is the elevation of Dara Passage?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Dara Passage located?
It is at -8.25400, 159.73990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dara Passage in?
It is in Solomon Islands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry