Location & Surroundings
Kontar is a settlement in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Polewali, 23 km to the east. The national capital Jakarta is about 1400 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pongtiku Airport, 84 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° 22' 34" S, 119° 8' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 882 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:49
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kontar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kontar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.
Temperature
32.2 C
Wind
4.0 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 32.2 | 4.0 | 204 | 44 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 57 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 270.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.9 | 78 | 83 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 2.1 | 129 | 63 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 3.5 | 201 | 47 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 800.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 0.4 | 262 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 239.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 55 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 2.4 | 123 | 63 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.1 | 3.4 | 188 | 40 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 790.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 123 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 229.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 44 | 79 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 1.5 | 131 | 59 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 79.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.3 | 4.0 | 200 | 43 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 895.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kontar?
Now 32.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 800 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 Kontar today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kontar?
Local time is 20:49. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Kontar?
Kontar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kontar?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Kontar located?
It is at -3.37610, 119.14130 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kontar in?
It is in Indonesia.