Location & Surroundings
Watu is a settlement in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, at 1,207 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruteng, less than 2 km away. The national capital Jakarta is about 1525 km to the west. The nearest airport is Frans Sales Lega Airport, 3 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° 37' 4" S, 120° 28' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1207 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,694 p/km²
- Built-up 17.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:51
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Watu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Watu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 28.3 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 903 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (144 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 20.3 | 1.0 | 144 | 89 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 0.8 | 112 | 55 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 103.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 0.7 | 89 | 58 | 1,011.8 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 57 | 902.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 123 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.24 / 0.49 | 41 | 183.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.7 | 131 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 0.6 | 117 | 56 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 0.7 | 102 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 1.26 / 1.26 | 100 | 826.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 143 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.58 / 1.84 | 59 | 221.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.7 | 0.8 | 132 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 0.8 | 129 | 64 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 103.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 0.3 | 127 | 69 | 1,011.3 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 89 | 883.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 131 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.32 / 0.82 | 55 | 196.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.8 | 1.2 | 143 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Watu?
Now 20.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 28.3 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 903 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 Watu today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Watu?
Local time is 09:51. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Watu?
Watu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Watu?
DEM 1,207 m.
Where is Watu located?
It is at -8.61790, 120.46860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Watu in?
It is in Indonesia.