Location & Surroundings
Nukufetau Malae is a common in Nukufetau, Tuvalu, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funafuti, about 110 km to the southeast. The national capital Funafuti is about 110 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Funafuti International Airport, about 110 km away.
Basic Data
- Type common (CMN)
- a park or pasture for community use
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 1' 36" S, 178° 18' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Pacific/Funafuti
- Time Shift GMT 12 (DST 12)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 262 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +688
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:38
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in Nukufetau Malae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nukufetau Malae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 8.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
8.0 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
1.64 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 | 26.8 | 8.0 | 121 | 86 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 6.7 | 114 | 85 | 1,009.4 | 2.45 / 2.45 | 40 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 5.5 | 116 | 85 | 1,009.7 | 3.53 / 5.98 | 88 | 629.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 4.7 | 132 | 84 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 5.31 | 100 | 496.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 5.0 | 129 | 85 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 1.64 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 4.6 | 139 | 83 | 1,009.4 | 0.50 / 2.13 | 68 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 5.4 | 145 | 82 | 1,009.7 | 0.62 / 2.75 | 100 | 493.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 5.1 | 133 | 85 | 1,009.0 | 0.35 / 3.10 | 96 | 340.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.0 | 5.5 | 134 | 85 | 1,009.5 | 3.05 / 6.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 5.9 | 133 | 85 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 5.60 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 4.5 | 105 | 83 | 1,009.0 | 1.48 / 7.09 | 57 | 486.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 3.7 | 118 | 82 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 3.13 | 100 | 400.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.9 | 3.0 | 133 | 78 | 1,009.8 | 0.14 / 3.27 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nukufetau Malae?
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 8.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 630 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 Nukufetau Malae today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Nukufetau Malae?
Local time is 08:38. Time zone: Pacific/Funafuti (UTC+12:00).
What type of place is Nukufetau Malae?
Nukufetau Malae is a common.
What is the elevation of Nukufetau Malae?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Nukufetau Malae located?
It is at -8.02674, 178.31440 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nukufetau Malae in?
It is in Tuvalu.