Location & Surroundings
Balau is a settlement in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 212 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tahuna, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 2345 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Naha Airport, 26 km away.
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
3° 27' 50" N, 125° 36' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 212 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 109 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:41
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 28.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 819 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
6.0 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 27.9 | 6.0 | 181 | 76 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 4.3 | 171 | 82 | 1,011.2 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 67 | 137.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 4.6 | 168 | 78 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 5.8 | 169 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 96.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 5.3 | 171 | 69 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 818.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 3.8 | 151 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 152.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 4.0 | 152 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 4.7 | 150 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 82.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.0 | 5.1 | 161 | 77 | 1,010.8 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 90 | 749.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 3.5 | 142 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 98 | 169.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 2.2 | 148 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 3.6 | 153 | 76 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 99.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.9 | 4.1 | 169 | 76 | 1,011.2 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 100 | 745.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balau?
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 28.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 819 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 Balau today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Balau?
Local time is 20:41. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Balau?
Balau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balau?
DEM 212 m.
Where is Balau located?
It is at 3.46380, 125.60820 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balau in?
It is in Indonesia.