Location & Surroundings
Palikulo is a settlement in Sanma, Vanuatu, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luganville, 8 km to the west. The national capital Port-Vila is about 270 km to the southeast.
Also known as: Palikoulo
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
15° 31' 0" S, 167° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 21 m
- Timezone Pacific/Efate
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 638 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Vatu (VUV)
- Phone Prefix +678
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:24
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Palikulo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palikulo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 26.0 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
6.2 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 25.7 | 6.2 | 100 | 80 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 5.9 | 91 | 84 | 1,015.8 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 88 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 6.5 | 93 | 84 | 1,014.9 | 0.30 / 0.95 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 6.2 | 88 | 77 | 1,016.6 | 0.73 / 1.68 | 37 | 483.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 5.7 | 111 | 78 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 31 | 725.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 7.0 | 105 | 77 | 1,018.0 | 0.04 / 0.31 | 9 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 7.3 | 110 | 78 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 7.6 | 115 | 68 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 86 | 498.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.0 | 7.9 | 116 | 75 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 14 | 736.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 7.6 | 117 | 76 | 1,018.2 | 0.06 / 0.13 | 100 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 6.2 | 118 | 70 | 1,016.7 | 0.18 / 0.31 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 7.6 | 115 | 75 | 1,016.9 | 0.08 / 0.40 | 47 | 534.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 7.0 | 121 | 73 | 1,015.4 | 0.62 / 1.02 | 12 | 683.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palikulo?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 26.0 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 726 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 Palikulo today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Palikulo?
Local time is 02:24. Time zone: Pacific/Efate (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Palikulo?
Palikulo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palikulo?
DEM 21 m.
Where is Palikulo located?
It is at -15.51667, 167.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palikulo in?
It is in Vanuatu.