Location & Surroundings
Buka is a settlement in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 1,459 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Polewali, 33 km to the southwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1445 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pongtiku Airport, 37 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° 12' 6" S, 119° 31' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1459 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 179 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:58
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 22.0 | 1.2 | 62 | 73 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 2.3 | 187 | 44 | 1,011.3 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 77 | 886.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 0.1 | 80 | 93 | 1,016.0 | 0.37 / 0.62 | 98 | 177.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.2 | 8 | 89 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 0.8 | 116 | 59 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 2.5 | 196 | 55 | 1,011.6 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 72 | 844.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 0.4 | 218 | 95 | 1,016.0 | 2.66 / 3.22 | 79 | 200.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 1.0 | 12 | 95 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 1.0 | 85 | 73 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 94.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 183 | 60 | 1,011.5 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 67 | 817.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 0.8 | 55 | 92 | 1,015.5 | 3.27 / 4.05 | 5 | 206.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 1.5 | 6 | 90 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.8 | 1.1 | 71 | 71 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 87.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buka?
Now 22.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 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 Buka today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Buka?
Local time is 15:58. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Buka?
Buka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buka?
DEM 1,459 m.
Where is Buka located?
It is at -3.20180, 119.52700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buka in?
It is in Indonesia.