Location & Surroundings
Taku is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 19 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 50 km to the south. The national capital Honiara is about 150 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kwailabesi Airport, 9 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° 19' 8" S, 160° 42' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 19 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:58
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Taku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 27.2 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
5.8 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
0.29 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 | 5.8 | 129 | 78 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 5.4 | 148 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 4.1 | 138 | 60 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 344.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 5.9 | 140 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.29 / 0.31 | 100 | 670.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 7.2 | 125 | 74 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 87 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 7.1 | 127 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 6.6 | 128 | 62 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 85 | 316.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 7.0 | 126 | 70 | 1,012.0 | 0.09 / 0.16 | 99 | 737.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 7.1 | 131 | 70 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 35 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 5.8 | 134 | 74 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 4.7 | 120 | 62 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 432.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 2.6 | 146 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 20 | 763.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.0 | 4.0 | 133 | 76 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 18.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taku?
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 27.2 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Taku today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Taku?
Local time is 04:58. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Taku?
Taku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taku?
DEM 19 m.
Where is Taku located?
It is at -8.31879, 160.70331 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taku in?
It is in Solomon Islands.