Location & Surroundings
Pointe Pihaena is a point in Iles du Vent, French Polynesia, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Faaa, 24 km to the east. The national capital Papeete is 26 km to the east. The nearest airport is Moorea-Temae Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Pihaena Point
Overview
Pointe Pihaena is point in France.
It is located in French Polynesia, France.
The elevation is around 15 metre.
Basic Data
- Country France
- Located in French Polynesia
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 29' 3" S, 149° 48' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Pacific/Tahiti
- Time Shift GMT -10 (DST -10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 226 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XPF)
- Phone Prefix +689
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:20
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pointe Pihaena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pointe Pihaena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 26.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
3.2 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 26.0 | 3.2 | 180 | 74 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 2.6 | 166 | 75 | 1,015.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.9 | 77 | 75 | 1,017.9 | 0.51 / 0.57 | 81 | 31.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 3.4 | 65 | 72 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 13 | 636.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 4.6 | 60 | 77 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 264.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 3.7 | 67 | 78 | 1,014.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 3.0 | 38 | 77 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 88 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 0.7 | 322 | 74 | 1,015.2 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 5 | 862.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 6.1 | 181 | 78 | 1,017.0 | 0.11 / 0.20 | 87 | 267.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 12.8 | 152 | 83 | 1,015.9 | 0.46 / 0.66 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 11.0 | 146 | 78 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 85 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 10.2 | 147 | 76 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 70 | 439.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.3 | 10.8 | 134 | 75 | 1,018.0 | 0.11 / 0.47 | 86 | 152.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pointe Pihaena?
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 26.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Pointe Pihaena today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Pointe Pihaena?
Local time is 03:20. Time zone: Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00).
What type of place is Pointe Pihaena?
Pointe Pihaena is a point.
What is the elevation of Pointe Pihaena?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Pointe Pihaena located?
It is at -17.48415, -149.81259 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pointe Pihaena in?
It is in French Polynesia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry