Location & Surroundings
Vanga Point is a point in Solomon Islands, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gizo, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Honiara is about 370 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gizo Nusatupe Airport, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 54' 11" S, 156° 57' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 4 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:59
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Vanga Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vanga Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 737 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
2.35 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 | 25.1 | 2.5 | 122 | 87 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 2.6 | 150 | 87 | 1,010.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 2.5 | 143 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.15 | 23 | 358.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 3.1 | 139 | 83 | 1,008.7 | 2.52 / 2.67 | 26 | 736.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 3.5 | 128 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.35 | 22 | 28.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 4.1 | 133 | 88 | 1,010.2 | 0.42 / 2.77 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 4.6 | 139 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 2.37 | 72 | 319.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 5.3 | 142 | 86 | 1,008.9 | 1.63 / 4.00 | 84 | 638.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 6.1 | 142 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 99 | 24.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 5.6 | 145 | 87 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 6.2 | 149 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.16 / 0.43 | 91 | 273.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 6.0 | 147 | 84 | 1,008.7 | 0.43 / 0.86 | 100 | 573.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.1 | 5.2 | 142 | 86 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 98 | 13.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vanga Point?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 737 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Vanga Point today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Vanga Point?
Local time is 06:59. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Vanga Point?
Vanga Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Vanga Point?
DEM 4 m.
Where is Vanga Point located?
It is at -7.90295, 156.95953 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vanga Point in?
It is in Solomon Islands.