Location & Surroundings
Benteng is a settlement in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruteng, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Jakarta is about 1520 km to the west. The nearest airport is Frans Sales Lega Airport, 27 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 48' 59" S, 120° 22' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 437 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:01
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other seat of a fourth-order administrative divisions nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benteng
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benteng, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 26.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 834 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
3.65 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 | 24.0 | 3.1 | 111 | 92 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.5 | 108 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 108 | 74 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 45 | 98.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 2.5 | 115 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.81 / 0.91 | 68 | 833.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 2.3 | 92 | 91 | 1,014.7 | 2.74 / 3.65 | 98 | 215.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 2.0 | 95 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 1.3 | 117 | 69 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 50 | 108.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 1.9 | 149 | 72 | 1,012.0 | 0.37 / 0.39 | 64 | 881.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.7 | 2.9 | 116 | 91 | 1,014.6 | 1.53 / 1.92 | 77 | 245.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 2.2 | 85 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 1.3 | 129 | 66 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 109.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 2.3 | 173 | 73 | 1,011.3 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 100 | 913.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.2 | 2.0 | 94 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.40 / 0.93 | 46 | 254.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benteng?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 26.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 834 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benteng today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Benteng?
Local time is 04:01. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Benteng?
Benteng is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Benteng?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Benteng located?
It is at -8.81650, 120.36950 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benteng in?
It is in Indonesia.