Location & Surroundings
Chelu is a settlement in Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, at 325 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malango, 46 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is 51 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Honiara-Henderson International Airport, 46 km away.
Also known as: Saungulu · Sungulu
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
9° 48' 0" S, 160° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 325 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:14
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chelu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chelu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 22.7 | 1.9 | 66 | 89 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 79 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 3.8 | 139 | 59 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 477.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 148 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 85 | 576.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 2.3 | 119 | 88 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 2.1 | 107 | 89 | 1,014.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 3.5 | 152 | 62 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 478.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 3.1 | 152 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 68 | 659.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 2.9 | 126 | 91 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 73 | 9.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 2.0 | 117 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 3.9 | 141 | 72 | 1,014.1 | 0.40 / 0.41 | 32 | 450.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 139 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 6.89 / 7.30 | 75 | 646.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 1.9 | 92 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 4.32 | 37 | 17.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chelu?
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 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 Chelu today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Chelu?
Local time is 10:14. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Chelu?
Chelu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chelu?
DEM 325 m.
Where is Chelu located?
It is at -9.80000, 160.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chelu in?
It is in Solomon Islands.