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Ouvéa

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Ouvéa is a second-order administrative division in Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is We, 79 km to the east. The national capital Noumea is about 180 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ouvea Ouloup Airport, 3 km away.

Overview

Ouvéa is commune in New Caledonia, France — FR commune française de la collectivité sui generis de la Nouvelle-Calédonie.

It is located in Loyalty Islands Province, France.

The population is about 3,401 (2019).

It covers about 132 square kilometre.

Also known as: EO Ouvéa

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Basic Data

  • Country France
  • Located in Loyalty Islands Province
  • Area 132 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    20° 39' 42" S, 166° 33' 11" E
  • Elevation DEM: 15 m
  • Timezone Pacific/Noumea
  • Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 8 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.6%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (XPF)
  • Phone Prefix +687

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Weather in Ouvéa

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ouvéa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 22.3 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.

Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
7.2 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.01 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 22.3 7.2 118 68 1,015.6 - / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
6h 21.4 6.7 115 73 1,017.9 0.13 / 0.13 5 6.7 n/a
12h 21.0 6.0 128 73 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.02 4 0.0 n/a
18h 21.5 4.9 130 68 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 1 451.1 n/a
Tomorrow 21.7 4.2 140 68 1,013.7 0.01 / 0.01 20 691.5 n/a
30h 21.5 4.9 125 72 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.01 10 6.8 n/a
36h 20.7 2.4 107 73 1,014.2 0.20 / 0.21 13 0.0 n/a
42h 21.2 2.9 185 70 1,015.1 0.14 / 0.35 0 417.6 n/a
Thursday 22.7 7.2 210 62 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 708.3 n/a
54h 21.0 10.5 203 70 1,016.4 0.04 / 0.04 15 7.1 n/a
60h 20.1 9.2 167 61 1,017.5 0.17 / 0.22 1 0.0 n/a
66h 20.3 11.3 160 60 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 2 463.1 n/a
Friday 20.4 12.3 142 60 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 715.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ouvéa?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 22.3 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 Ouvéa today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Ouvéa?
Local time is 23:09. Time zone: Pacific/Noumea (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Ouvéa?
Ouvéa is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Ouvéa?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Ouvéa located?
It is at -20.66170, 166.55308 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ouvéa in?
It is in New Caledonia.

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Last updated 2017-01-12
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