Location & Surroundings
Melaju is a settlement in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sape, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1365 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sultan Muhammad Salahudin Airport, 36 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
8° 35' 15" S, 119° 0' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,690 p/km²
- Built-up 16.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:03
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Melaju
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melaju, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.5 | 92 | 87 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 102 | 75 | 1,017.0 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 61 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 3.9 | 73 | 57 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 88 | 873.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 60 | 87 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 286.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.4 | 145 | 92 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 107 | 73 | 1,016.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 6 | 68.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 3.5 | 77 | 61 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 862.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 114 | 90 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 277.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 1.5 | 140 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 135 | 76 | 1,015.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 19 | 68.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 3.1 | 84 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 842.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.3 | 104 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 275.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.2 | 1.5 | 149 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melaju?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 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 Melaju today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Melaju?
Local time is 10:03. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Melaju?
Melaju is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Melaju?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Melaju located?
It is at -8.58740, 119.01070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melaju in?
It is in Indonesia.