Location & Surroundings
Lenakel is a settlement in Tafea, Vanuatu, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Port-Vila, about 225 km to the northwest. The national capital Port-Vila is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Whitegrass Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: Lénakel · Lénake
Overview
Lenakel is town in Tafea Province, Vanuatu.
It is located in Tanna, Vanuatu.
The population is about 1,507 (2009).
Also known as: PT Lénakel
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Basic Data
- Country Vanuatu
- Located in Tanna
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
19° 31' 51" S, 169° 16' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Pacific/Efate
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,041 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Vatu (VUV)
- Phone Prefix +678
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:38
- Sunrise 04:57
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
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Alternate Names
Weather in Lenakel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lenakel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 27.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
1.01 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 | 27.1 | 3.4 | 71 | 60 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 3.7 | 92 | 71 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 692.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 2.8 | 79 | 84 | 1,016.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 0 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 3.8 | 72 | 88 | 1,015.6 | 0.08 / 0.14 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 5.0 | 58 | 67 | 1,015.6 | 0.86 / 1.01 | 10 | 568.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.7 | 79 | 73 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 36 | 704.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 3.2 | 93 | 83 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 5 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 3.4 | 80 | 86 | 1,016.3 | 0.24 / 0.31 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.6 | 3.7 | 76 | 63 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 7 | 590.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 3.2 | 85 | 69 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 18 | 703.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 2.7 | 102 | 85 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 1 | 8.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 2.6 | 91 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.3 | 3.6 | 79 | 66 | 1,017.3 | 0.26 / 0.48 | 20 | 592.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lenakel?
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 27.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lenakel today?
Sunrise around 04:57 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 58m.
What is the local time in Lenakel?
Local time is 19:38. Time zone: Pacific/Efate (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Lenakel?
Lenakel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lenakel?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Lenakel located?
It is at -19.53087, 169.26760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lenakel in?
It is in Vanuatu.
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