Location & Surroundings
Lai is a settlement in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palu, 16 km to the south. The national capital Jakarta is about 1565 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport, 18 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
0° 45' 57" S, 119° 51' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,825 p/km²
- Built-up 15.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:56
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 888 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 26.0 | 1.7 | 119 | 65 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 2.3 | 310 | 58 | 1,009.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 7 | 887.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 78 | 89 | 1,012.0 | 0.21 / 0.22 | 99 | 278.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 2.2 | 114 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 2.4 | 115 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 97 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.0 | 2.7 | 306 | 55 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 21 | 885.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.5 | 20 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 1.35 / 1.36 | 14 | 281.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.8 | 123 | 90 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 1.5 | 112 | 75 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 70.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 2.3 | 290 | 64 | 1,008.9 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 47 | 825.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 59 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 1.95 / 2.48 | 99 | 246.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 110 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 2.37 / 4.84 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 1.2 | 94 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 72 | 52.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lai?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 888 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 Lai today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Lai?
Local time is 13:56. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Lai?
Lai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lai?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Lai located?
It is at -0.76590, 119.85960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lai in?
It is in Indonesia.