Location & Surroundings
Waitao is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 19 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, about 105 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Parasi Airport, 25 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° 25' 25" S, 161° 22' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 19 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 313 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:25
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Waitao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waitao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 453 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
63 %
Precip
2.37 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 | 26.6 | 2.5 | 86 | 83 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 3.5 | 73 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 2.34 / 2.34 | 94 | 298.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 2.6 | 71 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 452.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 2.1 | 64 | 81 | 1,012.8 | 0.40 / 0.49 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 2.7 | 75 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 1.88 / 2.37 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 4.7 | 76 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 2.06 | 80 | 214.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 5.0 | 72 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 1.97 / 4.03 | 97 | 486.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 69 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 2.16 / 6.19 | 100 | 8.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.6 | 3.0 | 94 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 1.17 / 7.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 5.8 | 92 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 2.27 | 84 | 237.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 4.1 | 91 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 1.69 | 99 | 415.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 1.6 | 52 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 88 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 1.4 | 91 | 82 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waitao?
Now 26.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 453 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Waitao today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Waitao?
Local time is 12:25. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Waitao?
Waitao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Waitao?
DEM 19 m.
Where is Waitao located?
It is at -9.42361, 161.38173 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waitao in?
It is in Solomon Islands.