Location & Surroundings
Ofatambu is a settlement in Solomon Islands. The nearest larger town is Auki, 40 km to the south. The national capital Honiara is about 150 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kwailabesi Airport, 10 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° 26' 0" S, 160° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:12
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Weather in Ofatambu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ofatambu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 29.1 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
1.08 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 | 26.4 | 3.8 | 123 | 86 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 3.3 | 131 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 1.23 / 1.23 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 3.5 | 121 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.28 / 1.51 | 27 | 462.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 4.6 | 124 | 80 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 100 | 761.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 5.6 | 133 | 86 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.08 | 100 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 4.8 | 120 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 3.09 / 4.17 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 3.4 | 104 | 70 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 48 | 356.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 3.0 | 137 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 6.87 / 6.95 | 100 | 410.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.7 | 3.5 | 110 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 2.21 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 4.1 | 123 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 2.5 | 115 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.41 / 1.60 | 63 | 393.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 2.3 | 143 | 84 | 1,011.5 | 3.32 / 4.92 | 100 | 652.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 3.1 | 130 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 2.27 / 7.19 | 25 | 12.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ofatambu?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 29.1 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ofatambu today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Ofatambu?
Local time is 07:12. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Ofatambu?
Ofatambu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ofatambu?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Ofatambu located?
It is at -8.43333, 160.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ofatambu in?
It is in Solomon Islands.