Location & Surroundings
Kakara is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 25 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 20 km to the south. The national capital Honiara is about 125 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kwai Harbour, 5 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° 35' 2" S, 160° 41' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 25 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 403 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:18
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Kakara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
22 %
Precip
0.63 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 | 26.9 | 1.7 | 190 | 83 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 164 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 46 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 3.0 | 150 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 2.1 | 188 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 77 | 439.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 1.3 | 114 | 85 | 1,010.3 | 0.56 / 0.63 | 57 | 510.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 157 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 81 | 14.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 109 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.59 / 0.80 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 0.9 | 190 | 68 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 447.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.1 | 0.4 | 154 | 77 | 1,011.5 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 15 | 735.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 90 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 39 | 19.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 123 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 0.5 | 192 | 68 | 1,013.3 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 55 | 443.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.6 | 0.3 | 113 | 80 | 1,011.0 | 1.49 / 1.54 | 18 | 723.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakara?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 511 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 Kakara today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kakara?
Local time is 04:18. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Kakara?
Kakara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakara?
DEM 25 m.
Where is Kakara located?
It is at -8.58388, 160.68658 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakara in?
It is in Solomon Islands.