Location & Surroundings
Rontu is a settlement in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, at 28 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bima, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1335 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sultan Muhammad Salahudin Airport, 10 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 28' 47" S, 118° 45' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 28 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,192 p/km²
- Built-up 9.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:15
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Rontu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rontu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 885 W/m2.
Temperature
31.3 C
Wind
4.3 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 31.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 46 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 100 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 15 | 156.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 154 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 2.0 | 167 | 65 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 71.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 2.3 | 359 | 45 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 884.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.6 | 148 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 33 | 240.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 152 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 0.9 | 151 | 63 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 69.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.0 | 3.9 | 17 | 48 | 1,010.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 52 | 829.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 134 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 1.02 / 1.08 | 100 | 175.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 148 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 0.8 | 159 | 67 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 73.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.5 | 4.0 | 19 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 47 | 832.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rontu?
Now 31.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 885 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 Rontu today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rontu?
Local time is 01:15. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Rontu?
Rontu is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Rontu?
DEM 28 m.
Where is Rontu located?
It is at -8.47970, 118.75390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rontu in?
It is in Indonesia.