Location & Surroundings
Kata is a settlement in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 831 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rantepao, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1495 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pongtiku Airport, 15 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° 2' 49" S, 119° 57' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 831 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 402 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:55
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 W/m2.
Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 15.1 | 0.7 | 285 | 91 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 72 | 60 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 3.1 | 78 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 885.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 0.4 | 348 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 248.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 0.6 | 296 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 65 | 62 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 77.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 3.3 | 81 | 39 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 900.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.3 | 9 | 84 | 1,014.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 50 | 257.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.1 | 0.5 | 353 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 70 | 62 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 72.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 3.3 | 84 | 40 | 1,008.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 23 | 866.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 0.6 | 36 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 76 | 258.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.8 | 0.6 | 288 | 92 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 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 Kata?
Now 15.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.1 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 Kata today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kata?
Local time is 09:55. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Kata?
Kata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kata?
DEM 831 m.
Where is Kata located?
It is at -3.04690, 119.96050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kata in?
It is in Indonesia.