Location & Surroundings
Sula is a settlement in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Simbahan, 3 km to the east. The national capital Manila is about 925 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jolo Airport, 57 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
6° 17' 45" N, 120° 33' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:29
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 28.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 828 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 28.6 | 2.8 | 171 | 76 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 4.3 | 154 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 244.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 3.7 | 151 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 3.4 | 145 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 46 | 77.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 3.8 | 183 | 72 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 828.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 2.6 | 154 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 232.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 2.9 | 142 | 74 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 2.3 | 114 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 77.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.6 | 1.7 | 166 | 67 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 861.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 1.9 | 159 | 68 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 240.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 2.1 | 88 | 73 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 4.7 | 109 | 74 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 23.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.4 | 1.4 | 166 | 70 | 1,009.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 5 | 651.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sula?
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 28.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 828 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 Sula today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Sula?
Local time is 01:29. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Sula?
Sula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sula?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Sula located?
It is at 6.29580, 120.55780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sula in?
It is in Philippines.