Location & Surroundings
Karan is a locality in North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Padangsidempuan, 80 km to the north. The national capital Jakarta is about 1155 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is General Besar Abdul Haris Nasution Airport, 59 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 41' 10" N, 99° 4' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
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 15:41
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other localitys nearby
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Weather in Karan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
5.22 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 | 25.1 | 1.6 | 92 | 87 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 229 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 2.54 / 2.54 | 91 | 526.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 0.2 | 69 | 86 | 1,011.8 | 2.59 / 5.13 | 100 | 212.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 12 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 3.08 / 8.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 0.8 | 8 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 5.22 | 84 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 3.6 | 334 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 5.02 | 80 | 307.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 342 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.78 | 95 | 233.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 31 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.3 | 1.6 | 34 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.41 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 1.7 | 261 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 375.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 0.8 | 190 | 82 | 1,012.0 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 100 | 393.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 79 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.12 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.7 | 1.5 | 87 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 94 | 6.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karan?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karan today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Karan?
Local time is 15:41. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Karan?
Karan is a locality.
What is the elevation of Karan?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Karan located?
It is at 0.68610, 99.06860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karan in?
It is in Indonesia.