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Tarus, Indonesia

East Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia

Tarus is a small town in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

66 ft Elevation 20 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-10.1329°, 123.6878°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceEast Nusa Tenggara
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,135 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tarus

Tarus is a small town in Indonesia (East Nusa Tenggara) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Tarus

Tarus has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (29°C), the coldest is Jul (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1724 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 82°F 24.2° / 30.8° 415.8
Feb 27.3°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.8° 454.8
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.7° 246.1
Apr 28°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.6° 80.2
May 27.8°C / 82°F 23.2° / 32.5° 29.2
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 22.4° / 31.1° 9.2
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 21.6° / 31.2° 7.3
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 21.3° / 32.1° 1.9
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 21.5° / 33.6° 1.5
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 23° / 34.3° 24.0
Nov 29°C / 84°F 24° / 34.1° 108.5
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32° 345.9
Tarus has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-10.1329°N, 123.6878°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

630 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Apr 23, 2004 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.7 127 km
Jan 17, 1997 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.2 138 km
Oct 23, 1992 101 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 144 km
Sep 4, 1993 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 142 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 143 km
Sep 18, 1995 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 139 km
Jan 15, 2020 Timor region, Indonesia M5.7 51 km
Jul 25, 2023 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.6 124 km
Jul 18, 2005 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia M5.5 65 km
Jan 10, 1990 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.5 16 km
Dec 29, 1992 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.5 99 km
Dec 14, 2009 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.5 12 km
Aug 31, 2023 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.4 77 km
Nov 18, 2013 20 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 11 km
Jul 18, 2005 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia M5.4 89 km
Jun 24, 1991 45 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 43 km
Apr 25, 2000 89 km W of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 98 km
Aug 1, 2009 78 km NW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.3 119 km
Jan 12, 1992 29 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.3 148 km
Dec 21, 1992 25 km SW of Kupang, Indonesia M5.3 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Frances (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Frances Category 1 272 km
1991 Marian Category 1 204 km
1981 Max Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliwerung (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 179 km
Ililabalekan Stratovolcano 1,018 m (3,340 ft) Unknown 179 km
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 13.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 11.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 7.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in

Tarus has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.6") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Tarus

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMP Reformasi
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Museums in Tarus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gereja Kristen Oelbiteno
Museum Daerah Nusa Tenggara Timur

Libraries in Tarus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
gereja imanuel muikmasik0.0

Farmers Markets in Tarus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Co - Op Mart
Co - Op Mart
Ikan
Pasar Alak
Pasar Inpres
Pasar Kasih Naikoten
Pasar Lili
Pasar Oebobo
Pasar Oesao
PASAR OETETA
Pasar Penfui

Stadiums & Teams in Tarus

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tarus

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tari AirportKOEMedium Airport
David Constantijn Saudale AirportRTISmall Airport
Naikliu AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tarus

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Polindes Lama

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarus

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja Santo Simon Petrus, Tarus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Makassar

🇮🇩 About Indonesia

Capital Jakarta
Population 267,663,435
Area 1,919,440 km²
GDP (USD) $1,371,169,301,564
GDP per capita $4,876
HDI 0.713
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 69.2%
Urban population 58.1%
Currency IDR (Rupiah)
Languages Indonesian
Calling code +62
TLD .id
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Indonesia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tahun Baru Masehi
Apr 3 Good Friday Wafat Isa Almasih
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Paskah
May 1 Labour Day Hari Buruh Internasional
May 14 Ascension Day Kenaikan Isa Almasih
Jun 1 Pancasila Day Hari Lahir Pancasila
Aug 17 Independence Day Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Hari Raya Natal

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What is the weather like in Tarus?

Tarus has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.

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