Location & Surroundings
Pohua is a settlement in Iles du Vent, French Polynesia, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Afaahiti, 4 km to the west. The national capital Papeete is 37 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Fa'a'a International Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Pahua
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
17° 43' 50" S, 149° 17' 19" W
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Pacific/Tahiti
- Time Shift GMT -10 (DST -10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 177 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XPF)
- Phone Prefix +689
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:28
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pohua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pohua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 6.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 26.0 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 555 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
6.8 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.77 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 | 24.7 | 6.8 | 55 | 91 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 8.2 | 32 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 100 | 147.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 8.6 | 7 | 89 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 7.7 | 342 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 0.73 / 1.37 | 89 | 29.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 8.3 | 313 | 84 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 32 | 555.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 7.8 | 293 | 85 | 1,010.8 | 2.91 / 3.67 | 100 | 212.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 7.1 | 260 | 93 | 1,009.0 | 1.48 / 5.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 7.2 | 220 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 4.76 | 57 | 45.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 6.4 | 195 | 88 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 1.31 | 90 | 244.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 6.2 | 196 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 69 | 47.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 6.6 | 214 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 6.7 | 197 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 37 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.2 | 7.8 | 210 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.04 / 0.13 | 24 | 734.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pohua?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 6.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 26.0 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 555 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pohua today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Pohua?
Local time is 23:28. Time zone: Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00).
What type of place is Pohua?
Pohua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pohua?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Pohua located?
It is at -17.73058, -149.28854 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pohua in?
It is in French Polynesia.