Location & Surroundings
Loa is a settlement in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, at 500 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruteng, 65 km to the west. The national capital Jakarta is about 1590 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bajawa Soa Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 43' 16" S, 121° 2' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 500 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,135 p/km²
- Built-up 13.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:52
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Nearby
Weather in Loa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Loa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 883 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (177 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 20.2 | 0.6 | 177 | 94 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 0.5 | 91 | 55 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 92.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.0 | 1.8 | 93 | 39 | 1,010.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 54 | 883.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 204 | 93 | 1,014.9 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 100 | 254.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.0 | 189 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 1.3 | 133 | 57 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 86.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 2.4 | 128 | 49 | 1,010.6 | 0.19 / 0.20 | 100 | 889.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 167 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.77 / 0.97 | 97 | 180.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.0 | 1.1 | 187 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 165 | 71 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 85.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 2.8 | 124 | 47 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 70 | 908.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 151 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 0.30 / 0.35 | 47 | 209.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.5 | 0.4 | 183 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Loa?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 883 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 Loa today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Loa?
Local time is 13:52. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Loa?
Loa is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Loa?
DEM 500 m.
Where is Loa located?
It is at -8.72120, 121.04640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Loa in?
It is in Indonesia.