Location & Surroundings
Paura is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 402 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 67 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Afutara Aerodrome, 29 km away.
Basic Data
- Type abandoned populated place (PPLQ)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 7' 0" S, 161° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 402 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 02:23
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other abandoned populated places nearby
Weather in Paura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Paura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 781 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
5.8 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
55 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 26.8 | 5.8 | 125 | 75 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 5.0 | 137 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 72 | 17.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 4.8 | 139 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 5.7 | 125 | 64 | 1,013.2 | 0.05 / 0.19 | 43 | 370.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 5.2 | 120 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 15 | 781.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 3.8 | 130 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 3.9 | 132 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.30 / 0.34 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 4.9 | 108 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 1.02 / 1.35 | 42 | 411.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.9 | 3.8 | 105 | 68 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 710.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 4.0 | 104 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 28 | 12.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 3.8 | 106 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.61 / 0.64 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 4.7 | 90 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.36 / 1.00 | 50 | 467.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.3 | 4.3 | 98 | 75 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 802.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Paura?
Now 26.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 781 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 Paura today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Paura?
Local time is 02:23. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Paura?
Paura is a abandoned populated place.
What is the elevation of Paura?
DEM 402 m.
Where is Paura located?
It is at -9.11667, 161.20000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Paura in?
It is in Solomon Islands.