Location & Surroundings
Merak is a settlement in East Java, Indonesia, at 410 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Prigen, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Jakarta is about 650 km to the west. The nearest airport is Juanda International Airport, 38 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
7° 37' 26" S, 112° 32' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 410 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 693 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:14
- Sunrise 05:10
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Merak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 20.8 | 1.4 | 230 | 87 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 0.6 | 293 | 67 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 2.3 | 43 | 49 | 1,012.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 82 | 673.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 113 | 77 | 1,015.2 | 0.03 / 0.29 | 100 | 102.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.2 | 222 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 0.2 | 239 | 66 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 52.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 2.9 | 54 | 43 | 1,011.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 750.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.1 | 126 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.11 / 0.21 | 72 | 105.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.9 | 1.1 | 211 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 0.5 | 280 | 64 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 49.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 3.4 | 50 | 52 | 1,009.5 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 96 | 619.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 188 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.76 / 0.98 | 82 | 50.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.6 | 0.3 | 244 | 85 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merak?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 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 Merak today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Merak?
Local time is 08:14. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Merak?
Merak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Merak?
DEM 410 m.
Where is Merak located?
It is at -7.62400, 112.54710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merak in?
It is in Indonesia.