Location & Surroundings
Ponof is a settlement in Penama, Vanuatu, at 115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luganville, about 125 km to the west. The national capital Port-Vila is about 205 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lonorore Airport, 11 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
15° 54' 0" S, 168° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 115 m
- Timezone Pacific/Efate
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Vatu (VUV)
- Phone Prefix +678
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:03
- Sunrise 05:05
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 51 min
Nearby
Weather in Ponof
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponof, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 26.0 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 765 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
5.3 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 25.8 | 5.3 | 117 | 75 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 6.4 | 105 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 11 | 764.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 7.0 | 121 | 81 | 1,015.9 | 1.67 / 1.74 | 41 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 6.7 | 109 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.78 / 2.52 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 5.7 | 111 | 71 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 24 | 558.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 4.8 | 109 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 736.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 4.3 | 119 | 77 | 1,014.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 21 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 4.2 | 122 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.14 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 4.2 | 90 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 10 | 591.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 5.6 | 102 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.07 / 0.10 | 18 | 767.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 5.2 | 108 | 76 | 1,014.3 | 0.04 / 0.13 | 9 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 4.2 | 97 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.39 / 0.53 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.9 | 5.5 | 92 | 77 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 18 | 588.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponof?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 26.0 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 765 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ponof today?
Sunrise around 05:05 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Ponof?
Local time is 22:03. Time zone: Pacific/Efate (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Ponof?
Ponof is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ponof?
DEM 115 m.
Where is Ponof located?
It is at -15.90000, 168.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponof in?
It is in Vanuatu.