Location & Surroundings
Vaitemanu is a bay in French Polynesia. The national capital Papeete is about 1420 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Atuona Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Vai Temanu
Overview
Vaitemanu is bight in France.
It is located in France.
Basic Data
- Country France
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 51' 4" S, 139° 4' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Pacific/Marquesas
- Time Shift GMT -9.5 (DST -9.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XPF)
- Phone Prefix +689
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:57
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other bays nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Vaitemanu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vaitemanu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 26.8 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
5.2 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 26.6 | 5.2 | 104 | 73 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 5.9 | 97 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 25 | 163.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 5.9 | 73 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 5.7 | 77 | 73 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 135.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 4.9 | 81 | 72 | 1,010.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 738.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 5.2 | 100 | 69 | 1,013.8 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 97 | 105.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 5.9 | 66 | 70 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 6.0 | 67 | 72 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 147.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.6 | 4.1 | 70 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 920.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 5.0 | 93 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 146.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 3.8 | 88 | 74 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 4.6 | 84 | 73 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 151.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.5 | 3.4 | 90 | 72 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 899.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vaitemanu?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 26.8 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 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 Vaitemanu today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Vaitemanu?
Local time is 21:57. Time zone: Pacific/Marquesas (UTC-09:30).
What type of place is Vaitemanu?
Vaitemanu is a bay.
What is the elevation of Vaitemanu?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Vaitemanu located?
It is at -9.85099, -139.07906 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vaitemanu in?
It is in French Polynesia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry