Location & Surroundings
Drala is a settlement in Western, Fiji, at 266 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vatukoula, 22 km to the north. The national capital Suva is 73 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Vatukoula Airport, 22 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
17° 41' 33" S, 177° 54' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 266 m
- Timezone Pacific/Fiji
- Time Shift GMT 12 (DST 12)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (FJD)
- Phone Prefix +679
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:32
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Drala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Drala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
67 %
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 | 12.9 | 1.4 | 129 | 90 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 108 | 46 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 566.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 1.6 | 124 | 76 | 1,015.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 57 | 540.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.5 | 114 | 89 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.7 | 1.4 | 121 | 94 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.8 | 96 | 63 | 1,014.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 88 | 380.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 1.1 | 122 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 94 | 401.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 124 | 89 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.6 | 1.2 | 124 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 72 | 59 | 1,011.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 416.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.2 | 111 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.22 / 0.25 | 100 | 151.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 125 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.5 | 1.4 | 120 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Drala?
Now 12.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 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 Drala today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Drala?
Local time is 14:32. Time zone: Pacific/Fiji (UTC+12:00).
What type of place is Drala?
Drala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Drala?
DEM 266 m.
Where is Drala located?
It is at -17.69242, 177.91476 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Drala in?
It is in Fiji.