Location & Surroundings
Wanek is a locality in Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, at 42 m elevation. The nearest larger town is We, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Noumea is about 180 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lifou Ouanaham Airport, 15 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 45' 0" S, 167° 6' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 42 m
- Timezone Pacific/Noumea
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XPF)
- Phone Prefix +687
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:59
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 55 min
Nearby
Weather in Wanek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wanek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.1 | 28 | 77 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 3 | 69 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 577.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 22 | 71 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 771.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 104 | 85 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 2.4 | 157 | 87 | 1,016.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 3.2 | 38 | 76 | 1,017.4 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 14 | 561.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 3.6 | 32 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 1.52 / 1.62 | 3 | 745.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 4.9 | 41 | 87 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 0 | 11.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.4 | 3.7 | 50 | 88 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 4.9 | 47 | 74 | 1,017.9 | 0.18 / 1.09 | 97 | 508.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 4.7 | 70 | 77 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 519.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 4.2 | 82 | 88 | 1,017.8 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 100 | 6.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.3 | 4.0 | 82 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 0.01 / 0.16 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wanek?
Now 22.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 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 Wanek today?
Sunrise around 05:07 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 55m.
What is the local time in Wanek?
Local time is 16:59. Time zone: Pacific/Noumea (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Wanek?
Wanek is a locality.
What is the elevation of Wanek?
DEM 42 m.
Where is Wanek located?
It is at -20.75000, 167.10000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wanek in?
It is in New Caledonia.