Location & Surroundings
Kovaea Point is a point in Western Province, Solomon Islands, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arawa, 99 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is about 510 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Balalae Airport, 16 km away.
Basic Data
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 59' 16" S, 156° 1' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:23
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kovaea Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kovaea Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
4.7 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
35 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 4.7 | 192 | 80 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 2.1 | 151 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 3.93 / 3.93 | 46 | 31.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 1.7 | 138 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 1.05 / 4.99 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 2.2 | 112 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 97 | 90.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 2.5 | 126 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 650.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 2.0 | 176 | 76 | 1,013.4 | 0.06 / 0.08 | 4 | 25.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 2.6 | 169 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.21 / 0.29 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 3.8 | 128 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 413.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.1 | 4.2 | 171 | 76 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 828.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 4.5 | 166 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 6 | 32.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 2.6 | 153 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 2.5 | 102 | 77 | 1,012.9 | 0.18 / 0.22 | 76 | 407.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.2 | 2.5 | 133 | 72 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 821.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kovaea Point?
Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 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 Kovaea Point today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kovaea Point?
Local time is 01:23. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Kovaea Point?
Kovaea Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Kovaea Point?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Kovaea Point located?
It is at -6.98773, 156.03275 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kovaea Point in?
It is in Solomon Islands.