Location & Surroundings
Welab is a settlement in South Papua, Indonesia, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Merauke, about 115 km to the east. The national capital Jakarta is about 3600 km to the west. The nearest airport is Okaba Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Welap
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° 9' 0" S, 139° 26' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Jayapura
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:39
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Welab
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Welab, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 26.8 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 798 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
6.2 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 26.3 | 6.2 | 116 | 69 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 7.7 | 150 | 73 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 797.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 8.1 | 129 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 118.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 7.2 | 106 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 7.3 | 110 | 71 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 211.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 7.3 | 161 | 71 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 895.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 9.9 | 126 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 117.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 7.9 | 104 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 6.9 | 109 | 69 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 215.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 7.5 | 155 | 72 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 888.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 9.6 | 130 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 120.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 7.5 | 104 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.8 | 6.6 | 113 | 70 | 1,016.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 74 | 129.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Welab?
Now 26.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 26.8 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 798 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 Welab today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Welab?
Local time is 15:39. Time zone: Asia/Jayapura (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Welab?
Welab is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Welab?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Welab located?
It is at -8.15000, 139.43333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Welab in?
It is in Indonesia.