Location & Surroundings
Furuana is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 34 km to the south. The national capital Honiara is about 135 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kwai Harbour, 12 km away.
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
8° 28' 0" S, 160° 41' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 117 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 12:56
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Furuana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Furuana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 782 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
4.2 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 24.1 | 4.2 | 123 | 78 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 2.5 | 154 | 62 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 465.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 3.7 | 118 | 67 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 782.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 5.2 | 126 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 19.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 3.2 | 137 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 2.7 | 144 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 445.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 3.4 | 119 | 69 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 710.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 4.0 | 127 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 13.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.4 | 2.4 | 131 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 2.5 | 149 | 66 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 434.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 3.3 | 112 | 73 | 1,010.3 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 79 | 697.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 4.7 | 128 | 85 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 98 | 17.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 4.5 | 128 | 82 | 1,011.5 | 0.40 / 0.60 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Furuana?
Now 24.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 782 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 Furuana today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Furuana?
Local time is 12:56. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Furuana?
Furuana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Furuana?
DEM 117 m.
Where is Furuana located?
It is at -8.46667, 160.68333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Furuana in?
It is in Solomon Islands.