Location & Surroundings
Mbuma Passage is a marine channel in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 23 km to the north. The national capital Honiara is about 100 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Uru Harbour Airport, 30 km away.
Overview
Mbuma Passage is a channel.
It is located in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands.
Basic Data
- Country Solomon Islands
- Located in Malaita Province
- Type marine channel (CHNM)
- that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 58' 2" S, 160° 45' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 21 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:41
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Nearby
Weather in Mbuma Passage
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbuma Passage, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 782 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
4.2 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.23 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 | 25.3 | 4.2 | 127 | 87 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 5.3 | 170 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 40 | 437.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 5.0 | 158 | 81 | 1,010.2 | 1.70 / 2.30 | 4 | 781.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 4.8 | 138 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 23 | 19.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 5.1 | 130 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 5.7 | 162 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 49 | 437.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 6.0 | 149 | 81 | 1,009.8 | 0.41 / 0.48 | 79 | 723.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 4.2 | 133 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 6 | 16.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.1 | 3.0 | 109 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 3.2 | 218 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 16 | 446.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 0.4 | 60 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 1.24 / 1.25 | 31 | 641.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 2.0 | 84 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 84 | 15.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.0 | 1.6 | 82 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbuma Passage?
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 782 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mbuma Passage today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Mbuma Passage?
Local time is 14:41. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Mbuma Passage?
Mbuma Passage is a marine channel.
What is the elevation of Mbuma Passage?
DEM 21 m.
Where is Mbuma Passage located?
It is at -8.96733, 160.75385 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbuma Passage in?
It is in Solomon Islands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry