Location & Surroundings
Buku is a settlement in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 83 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katobu, about 110 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1855 km to the west. The nearest airport is Matahora Airport, 5 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
5° 18' 22" S, 123° 35' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 83 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:29
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 26.2 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
6.8 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
45 %
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 | 25.9 | 6.8 | 107 | 72 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 7.6 | 109 | 71 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 5.9 | 113 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 896.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 5.4 | 109 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 42 | 247.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 6.3 | 112 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 5.8 | 106 | 72 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 93.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 6.7 | 118 | 72 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 900.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 5.5 | 103 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 236.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 6.3 | 101 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 6.0 | 105 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 95.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 7.1 | 120 | 72 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 897.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 5.8 | 99 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 248.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.1 | 6.4 | 97 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buku?
Now 25.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 26.2 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 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 Buku today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Buku?
Local time is 12:29. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Buku?
Buku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buku?
DEM 83 m.
Where is Buku located?
It is at -5.30620, 123.59680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buku in?
It is in Indonesia.