Location & Surroundings
Padang is a settlement in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 29 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palu, 66 km to the south. The national capital Jakarta is about 1600 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport, 66 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° 19' 47" S, 120° 0' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 29 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 422 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:37
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Padang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Padang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 771 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
1.65 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 | 25.1 | 1.1 | 132 | 83 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 125 | 85 | 1,011.3 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 1.6 | 97 | 76 | 1,014.0 | 0.88 / 1.30 | 100 | 69.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 2.1 | 57 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 72 | 771.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 0.8 | 102 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 1.31 / 1.65 | 79 | 225.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 0.6 | 46 | 83 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.3 | 90 | 74 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 68 | 82.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 2.2 | 61 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.11 / 0.24 | 76 | 739.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 0.5 | 299 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.18 / 0.42 | 31 | 205.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 0.4 | 80 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 0.11 / 0.53 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 2.0 | 79 | 73 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 2.6 | 71 | 68 | 1,009.8 | 0.13 / 0.18 | 21 | 816.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.2 | 0.5 | 90 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.02 / 0.20 | 7 | 242.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Padang?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 771 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Padang today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Padang?
Local time is 02:37. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Padang?
Padang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Padang?
DEM 29 m.
Where is Padang located?
It is at -0.32970, 120.00870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Padang in?
It is in Indonesia.