Location & Surroundings
Onepara is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 70 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Afutara Aerodrome, 16 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
9° 18' 2" S, 161° 2' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:13
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Onepara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Onepara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 27.9 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 751 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
0.49 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 | 24.3 | 3.8 | 114 | 86 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 5.3 | 122 | 73 | 1,014.8 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 25 | 427.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 4.6 | 109 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 14 | 751.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 4.1 | 113 | 88 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 88 | 18.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 4.1 | 118 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 4.7 | 144 | 66 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 437.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 3.9 | 145 | 79 | 1,011.1 | 0.36 / 0.42 | 87 | 680.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 3.4 | 125 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.29 / 0.71 | 62 | 16.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.9 | 2.9 | 102 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 3.5 | 142 | 56 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 71 | 463.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 4.3 | 143 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 814.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.5 | 117 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 24 | 16.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 3.0 | 105 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.26 / 0.37 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Onepara?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 27.9 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 751 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Onepara today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Onepara?
Local time is 12:13. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Onepara?
Onepara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Onepara?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Onepara located?
It is at -9.30048, 161.04114 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Onepara in?
It is in Solomon Islands.