Location & Surroundings
Palaja is a village in Occitanie, France with 2,022 inhabitants, at 171 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Carcassonne, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Paris is about 630 km to the north. The nearest airport is Carcassonne-Salvaza, 8 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
43° 10' 22" N, 2° 23' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 171 m
- Timezone Europe/Paris
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 2,022
- Pop. Density 912 p/km²
- Built-up 14.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +33
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:50
- Sunrise 07:37
- Sunset 19:48
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Weather in Palaja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palaja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 481 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,020.8 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 16.7 | 1.4 | 267 | 38 | 1,020.8 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 0.9 | 281 | 43 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 84 | 16 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 481.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.5 | 65 | 47 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 410.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.2 | 1.6 | 274 | 40 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 0.5 | 240 | 41 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 1.7 | 101 | 14 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 454.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 74 | 34 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 366.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.3 | 2.1 | 281 | 32 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 2.8 | 280 | 39 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 4.7 | 312 | 17 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 471.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 2.1 | 82 | 37 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 399.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.6 | 3.5 | 277 | 62 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palaja?
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 481 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 Palaja today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 19:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Palaja?
Local time is 07:50. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Palaja?
Palaja is a populated place.
How many people live in Palaja?
Population about 2,022.
What is the elevation of Palaja?
DEM 171 m.
Where is Palaja located?
It is at 43.17288, 2.38787 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palaja in?
It is in France.