Location & Surroundings
Watu is a settlement in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, at 421 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruteng, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1550 km to the west. The nearest airport is Frans Sales Lega Airport, 27 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° 45' 35" S, 120° 39' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 421 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 199 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:41
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Watu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Watu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 18.3 | 1.9 | 6 | 85 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 0.6 | 169 | 51 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 3.3 | 178 | 58 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 896.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 1.4 | 27 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 39 | 240.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.8 | 8 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 0.7 | 141 | 63 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 81.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 185 | 66 | 1,014.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 66 | 860.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.5 | 51 | 91 | 1,017.2 | 0.06 / 0.16 | 11 | 188.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.1 | 1.2 | 25 | 93 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 0.6 | 153 | 55 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 3.3 | 179 | 62 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 46 | 887.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 0.8 | 46 | 93 | 1,016.4 | 0.18 / 0.24 | 88 | 196.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.5 | 1.0 | 7 | 92 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Watu?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 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 05:48 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Watu?
Local time is 07:41. 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 421 m.
Where is Watu located?
It is at -8.75960, 120.66120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Watu in?
It is in Indonesia.