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Baubau, Indonesia

Full City Profile

161,280 Population 1,365/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Baubau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area118.2 sq mi (306.0 km²)
Population Density1,365/sq mi
Coordinates-5.4633°N, 122.6024°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 27, 2025.

Feb 19, 2005 81 km SSW of Katabu, Indonesia M6.5 54 km
May 14, 2000 80 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia M6.3 144 km
Apr 24, 2011 47 km NE of Katabu, Indonesia M6.1 99 km
Mar 17, 2006 68 km ESE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.6 68 km
Apr 23, 2018 197 km SE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.5 149 km
Feb 19, 2005 94 km SSW of Katabu, Indonesia M5.4 61 km
Jan 3, 2008 110 km S of Katabu, Indonesia M5.4 51 km
Aug 26, 2000 128 km SE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.2 86 km
Mar 1, 2005 189 km SE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.1 143 km
Jul 31, 1998 200 km SE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.1 150 km
Mar 28, 2010 78 km SSE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.1 22 km
Aug 18, 1996 191 km SSE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.0 135 km
Jun 18, 1993 117 km ESE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.0 106 km
Jun 4, 2007 112 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia M5.0 150 km
Mar 7, 2007 121 km ESE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.0 112 km
Jan 24, 2013 44 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia M4.9 143 km
Apr 24, 2011 55 km SE of Kendari, Indonesia M4.9 132 km
Jan 3, 2006 167 km S of Katabu, Indonesia M4.9 112 km
May 31, 2019 127 km S of Katabu, Indonesia M4.9 72 km
Feb 25, 2005 82 km SSW of Katabu, Indonesia M4.9 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
June 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in Warmest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
December 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in

Baubau has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (1.3").

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