Location & Surroundings
Baru is a settlement in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tahuna, 98 km to the north. The national capital Jakarta is about 2290 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Siau Airport, 10 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
2° 44' 4" N, 125° 23' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 149 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 241 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:21
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Baru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 11.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.6 to 28.0 C, max wind 11.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
11.7 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 27.8 | 11.7 | 178 | 69 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 11.4 | 177 | 69 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 237.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 10.5 | 179 | 71 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 10.7 | 178 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 107.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 10.0 | 174 | 72 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 894.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 10.9 | 179 | 69 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 213.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 8.5 | 184 | 69 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 9.4 | 181 | 73 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 77.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.0 | 8.5 | 176 | 71 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 798.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 9.7 | 175 | 69 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 229.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 6.5 | 184 | 68 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 8.1 | 174 | 73 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 102.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.8 | 6.9 | 179 | 71 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 893.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baru?
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 11.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.6 to 28.0 C, max wind 11.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 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 Baru today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Baru?
Local time is 00:21. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Baru?
Baru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baru?
DEM 149 m.
Where is Baru located?
It is at 2.73450, 125.39720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baru in?
It is in Indonesia.