Location & Surroundings
Galela is a settlement in Maluku, Indonesia, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namlea, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Jakarta is about 2250 km to the west. The nearest airport is Namlea Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Galéla
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° 8' 44" S, 126° 55' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Jayapura
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:12
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Galela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 30.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 934 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.1 | 2.3 | 192 | 88 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 2.3 | 158 | 60 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 141.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 2.3 | 56 | 55 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 934.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 273 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 208.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.6 | 209 | 80 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 1.3 | 139 | 54 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 142.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 3.1 | 16 | 56 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 940.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 0.5 | 163 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 210.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 2.1 | 200 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 2.3 | 159 | 60 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 142.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 2.7 | 48 | 56 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 936.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 186 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 206.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 1.7 | 208 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galela?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 30.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 934 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 Galela today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Galela?
Local time is 14:12. Time zone: Asia/Jayapura (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Galela?
Galela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Galela?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Galela located?
It is at -3.14551, 126.93282 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galela in?
It is in Indonesia.