Location & Surroundings
Ara is a settlement in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, at 832 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruteng, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1530 km to the west. The nearest airport is Frans Sales Lega Airport, 4 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
8° 34' 25" S, 120° 30' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 832 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 125 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:35
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 905 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 | 25.2 | 0.7 | 46 | 57 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 1.7 | 20 | 55 | 1,012.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 76 | 905.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.8 | 159 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 0.11 / 0.12 | 18 | 111.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 152 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 0.7 | 35 | 58 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 97.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 1.8 | 7 | 54 | 1,012.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 90 | 941.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 134 | 96 | 1,016.2 | 0.36 / 0.38 | 71 | 127.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 1.4 | 156 | 91 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.8 | 0.4 | 51 | 48 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 104.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 2.0 | 34 | 48 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 930.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 147 | 92 | 1,015.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 23 | 240.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 1.4 | 160 | 90 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 0.6 | 27 | 55 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 103.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ara?
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 905 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 Ara today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Ara?
Local time is 16:35. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Ara?
Ara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ara?
DEM 832 m.
Where is Ara located?
It is at -8.57350, 120.50410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ara in?
It is in Indonesia.