Location & Surroundings
Kao is a stream in Solomon Islands, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gizo, about 115 km to the south. The national capital Honiara is about 405 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kaghau Island Airport, 56 km away.
Overview
Kao is DE Bach auf den Salomonen.
It is located in Solomon Islands.
Basic Data
- Country Solomon Islands
- Located in Solomon Islands
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 6' 17" S, 157° 7' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 2 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:09
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.8 | 3.7 | 189 | 89 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 3.2 | 185 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 3.7 | 172 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 411.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 3.8 | 181 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 838.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 2.6 | 224 | 85 | 1,014.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 19 | 29.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 230 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.8 | 201 | 57 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 415.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 3.0 | 205 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 829.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 3.0 | 215 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 27.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 2.4 | 224 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 0.4 | 193 | 63 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 412.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 1.7 | 247 | 72 | 1,011.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 58 | 781.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 2.6 | 208 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 37 | 23.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kao?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 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 Kao today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kao?
Local time is 10:09. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Kao?
Kao is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kao?
DEM 2 m.
Where is Kao located?
It is at -7.10484, 157.13004 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kao in?
It is in Solomon Islands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry