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Weather & Climate in Ruteng, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,848 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,848 ft (1,173 m) |
| Area | 660.4 sq mi (1,710.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.6114°N, 120.4644°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
817 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| May 24, 1990 | 135 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M7.1 | 139 km | 589 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 46 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M6.5 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1998 | 41 km SW of Ende, Indonesia | M6.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 57 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 62 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 54 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.9 | 55 km | 14 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 139 km | 65 km |
| Jan 23, 2000 | 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.8 | 74 km | 47 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.8 | 58 km | 7 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 66 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Dec 7, 1998 | 59 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2012 | 22 km WNW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 87 km | 126 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.7 | 48 km | 20 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 25 km WNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.7 | 109 km | 130 km |
| Aug 26, 1995 | 63 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.7 | 125 km | 34 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 106 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.6 | 107 km | 39 km |
| Jan 23, 2000 | 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.6 | 74 km | 46 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 142 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.6 | 143 km | 500 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 89 km NW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.6 | 89 km | 22 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 57 km SW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 57 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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.
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).
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").