Location & Surroundings
Vaovao is a settlement in Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, at 82 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malango, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Honiara is 38 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Honiara-Henderson International Airport, 47 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° 39' 52" S, 159° 41' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 82 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 343 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:19
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Vaovao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vaovao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 27.1 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 751 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
6.0 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
11 %
Precip
2.53 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 | 26.1 | 6.0 | 126 | 80 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 5.1 | 118 | 84 | 1,015.8 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 8 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 5.2 | 130 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 6.2 | 142 | 74 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 29 | 417.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 7.0 | 138 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 2.32 / 2.53 | 11 | 750.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 6.7 | 134 | 85 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 92 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 6.6 | 137 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.13 / 0.54 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 7.1 | 148 | 75 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 40 | 404.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.8 | 7.4 | 147 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.74 / 1.21 | 64 | 709.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 6.4 | 138 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 77 | 17.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 5.5 | 138 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 5.5 | 153 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 97 | 409.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.2 | 6.0 | 149 | 81 | 1,009.9 | 0.44 / 0.60 | 98 | 698.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vaovao?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 27.1 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 751 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Vaovao today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Vaovao?
Local time is 03:19. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Vaovao?
Vaovao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Vaovao?
DEM 82 m.
Where is Vaovao located?
It is at -9.66454, 159.69724 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vaovao in?
It is in Solomon Islands.