Location & Surroundings
Merapi is a settlement in South Sumatra, Indonesia, at 62 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lahat, 15 km to the west. The national capital Jakarta is about 445 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lahat Pagar Alam Airport, 45 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° 44' 24" S, 103° 40' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 62 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,519 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:37
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Merapi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merapi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 5.1 mm. Solar peaks near 779 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.12 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 | 0.5 | 164 | 90 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 0.3 | 217 | 81 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 18.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.4 | 2.0 | 39 | 37 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 779.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 0.7 | 173 | 74 | 1,010.5 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 41 | 418.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 0.8 | 161 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 4.73 / 5.12 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 0.4 | 197 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 90 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 1.1 | 63 | 77 | 1,010.0 | 6.52 / 6.66 | 86 | 648.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 80 | 95 | 1,012.2 | 8.77 / 15.43 | 100 | 286.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 0.7 | 191 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 7.73 / 23.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 0.4 | 198 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 4.26 | 100 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 0.6 | 30 | 75 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 3.66 | 100 | 698.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 124 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 3.63 / 7.29 | 100 | 152.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.6 | 1.0 | 277 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 4.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merapi?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 5.1 mm. Solar peaks near 779 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Merapi today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Merapi?
Local time is 11:37. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Merapi?
Merapi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Merapi?
DEM 62 m.
Where is Merapi located?
It is at -3.73992, 103.67336 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merapi in?
It is in Indonesia.