Location & Surroundings
Padang Bulan is a settlement in North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 864 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pematangsiantar, 17 km to the east. The national capital Jakarta is about 1345 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Parapat Sibisa Airport, 39 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
2° 56' 49" N, 98° 55' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 864 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 265 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:13
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Padang Bulan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Padang Bulan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 4.2 mm. Solar peaks near 624 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.24 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 | 27.9 | 2.2 | 50 | 61 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 0.2 | 171 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 5.55 / 5.55 | 92 | 301.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 233 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.04 / 5.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 211 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.5 | 61 | 77 | 1,012.8 | 3.05 / 4.24 | 100 | 624.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 0.3 | 246 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 6.91 / 11.15 | 88 | 378.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 268 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 9.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 228 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.6 | 0.6 | 18 | 80 | 1,011.9 | 3.11 / 3.26 | 71 | 545.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 267 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 5.91 / 9.17 | 89 | 468.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.7 | 237 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 2.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.5 | 222 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 1.3 | 19 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 3.06 / 3.26 | 82 | 511.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Padang Bulan?
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 4.2 mm. Solar peaks near 624 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Padang Bulan today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Padang Bulan?
Local time is 19:13. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Padang Bulan?
Padang Bulan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Padang Bulan?
DEM 864 m.
Where is Padang Bulan located?
It is at 2.94690, 98.91810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Padang Bulan in?
It is in Indonesia.