Location & Surroundings
South Main Channel is a channel in Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands, at -14 m elevation. The national capital Majuro is about 1100 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Enewetak Airport, 2 km away.
Also known as: Minami-suidō · Wide Passage
Basic Data
- Type channel (CHN)
- the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 19' 48" N, 162° 18' 45" E
- Elevation -14 m (DEM: 1 m)
- Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein
- Time Shift GMT 12 (DST 12)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +692
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:18
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in South Main Channel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for South Main Channel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.9 to 28.6 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
5.0 m/s SE (144 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 28.4 | 5.0 | 144 | 77 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 4.0 | 143 | 79 | 1,008.9 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 7 | 702.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 3.0 | 235 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 5.81 / 6.26 | 68 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 2.7 | 254 | 74 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 1.57 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 3.0 | 298 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 9 | 413.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 3.8 | 345 | 74 | 1,009.3 | 0.86 / 0.87 | 89 | 689.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 3.4 | 3 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 0.22 / 1.09 | 18 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 2.9 | 8 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 2.12 / 3.21 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.1 | 2.8 | 23 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 5 | 419.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 4.0 | 15 | 76 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 28 | 705.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 3.5 | 44 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.22 / 0.36 | 100 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 3.6 | 37 | 80 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.3 | 5.1 | 38 | 78 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 52 | 416.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in South Main Channel?
Now 28.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.9 to 28.6 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 South Main Channel today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in South Main Channel?
Local time is 20:18. Time zone: Pacific/Kwajalein (UTC+12:00).
What type of place is South Main Channel?
South Main Channel is a channel.
What is the elevation of South Main Channel?
Elevation about -14 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is South Main Channel located?
It is at 11.33009, 162.31253 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is South Main Channel in?
It is in Marshall Islands.