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Ruteng, Indonesia

Full City Profile

41,533 Population 63/sq mi density
3,848 ft Elevation 1,173 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Ruteng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,848 ft (1,173 m)
Area660.4 sq mi (1,710.4 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates-8.6114°N, 120.4644°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

817 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 24, 1990 135 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M7.1 139 km
Mar 25, 2003 46 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia M6.5 47 km
Nov 8, 1998 41 km SW of Ende, Indonesia M6.4 120 km
Jun 3, 2008 57 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M6.0 62 km
Jun 3, 2008 54 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.9 55 km
Jul 13, 2009 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia M5.9 139 km
Jan 23, 2000 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.8 74 km
Jun 3, 2008 58 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.8 58 km
Jan 20, 1993 66 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.8 106 km
Dec 7, 1998 59 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.8 112 km
Jan 20, 2012 22 km WNW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.7 87 km
Feb 21, 2022 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.7 48 km
Jul 15, 1992 25 km WNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.7 109 km
Aug 26, 1995 63 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.7 125 km
Mar 1, 1990 106 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.6 107 km
Jan 23, 2000 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.6 74 km
Jun 22, 2022 142 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.6 143 km
Jan 25, 2024 89 km NW of Ende, Indonesia M5.6 89 km
Jun 8, 1990 58 km SSW of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.5 59 km
Jul 19, 1999 57 km SW of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 FLORES SEA Explosion 10.0 m 226 141 km
1855 FLORES ISLAND Unknown 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ranakah (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ranakah Lava dome(s) 2,350 m (7,710 ft) 1991 6 km
Sano, Wai Caldera 1,319 m (4,327 ft) Unknown 54 km
Inielika Complex 1,559 m (5,115 ft) 2001 58 km
Inierie Stratovolcano 2,245 m (7,365 ft) -8050 61 km
Iya Stratovolcano 618 m (2,028 ft) 1969 133 km
Paluweh Stratovolcano 875 m (2,871 ft) 2013 141 km
Kelimutu Complex 1,639 m (5,377 ft) 1968 150 km
Sangeang Api Complex 1,912 m (6,273 ft) 2020 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 20.4 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 18.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 14.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 8.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in Warmest
December 72°F (22°C) 14.6 in

Ruteng has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 67°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 106.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.4") and August the driest (2.1").

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