Location & Surroundings
Potu is a settlement in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, at 29 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dompu, less than 2 km away. The national capital Jakarta is about 1305 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sultan Muhammad Salahudin Airport, 25 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° 32' 27" S, 118° 27' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 29 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22,309 p/km²
- Built-up 35.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:35
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Potu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 22.1 | 0.6 | 160 | 94 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 1.7 | 152 | 63 | 1,014.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 18 | 87.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.3 | 2.4 | 148 | 36 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 917.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 165 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 265.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.8 | 185 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 1.8 | 141 | 64 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 1 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.6 | 1.6 | 127 | 38 | 1,009.3 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 26 | 909.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 147 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.10 / 0.15 | 6 | 284.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.2 | 0.5 | 112 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 1.0 | 98 | 58 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.8 | 1.2 | 225 | 42 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 919.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.1 | 154 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 0 | 288.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 0.4 | 176 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potu?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 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 Potu today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Potu?
Local time is 12:35. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Potu?
Potu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potu?
DEM 29 m.
Where is Potu located?
It is at -8.54080, 118.45900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potu in?
It is in Indonesia.