Location & Surroundings
Kira is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 133 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 87 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is about 145 km to the west. The nearest airport is Afutara Aerodrome, 37 km away.
Basic Data
- Type abandoned populated place (PPLQ)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 20' 0" S, 161° 15' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 133 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 20:45
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other abandoned populated places nearby
Weather in Kira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
65 %
Precip
2.46 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 | 3.8 | 124 | 80 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 3.3 | 109 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 5.46 / 5.46 | 99 | 705.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 4.8 | 98 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 3.40 | 74 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 4.1 | 95 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.58 / 3.98 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 3.9 | 81 | 76 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 2.46 | 92 | 400.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 3.2 | 101 | 83 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 2.12 | 19 | 606.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 3.6 | 102 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 5.33 / 7.46 | 81 | 17.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 99 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 6.67 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.1 | 3.7 | 128 | 84 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 6.31 | 30 | 366.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 4.3 | 134 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.90 / 7.21 | 25 | 761.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 4.5 | 127 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 7.10 | 14 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 3.8 | 132 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 3.19 / 10.29 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.3 | 4.1 | 145 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 5.15 | 20 | 417.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kira?
Now 26.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kira today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kira?
Local time is 20:45. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Kira?
Kira is a abandoned populated place.
What is the elevation of Kira?
DEM 133 m.
Where is Kira located?
It is at -9.33333, 161.25000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kira in?
It is in Solomon Islands.