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Essang, Indonesia

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72 ft Elevation 22 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Essang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates4.4575°N, 126.7319°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.8"
171% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 25, 2025.

Feb 11, 2009 196 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines M7.2 74 km
Jan 21, 2021 211 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.0 105 km
Sep 2, 1998 123 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.8 106 km
Jan 8, 2024 93 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.7 82 km
Jan 11, 2016 227 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.5 64 km
Feb 15, 2005 Pulau-Pulau Talaud, Indonesia M6.5 48 km
Jun 18, 1999 106 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.4 118 km
Jun 14, 2000 264 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 110 km
Feb 12, 2009 193 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.3 51 km
Nov 21, 1991 96 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 148 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 143 km
Apr 4, 2009 Philippine Islands region M6.3 93 km
Mar 16, 2009 213 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.3 75 km
Nov 13, 1995 239 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.3 97 km
Mar 31, 2006 202 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.2 85 km
Apr 22, 2025 271 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 122 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 137 km
Apr 3, 2000 147 km S of Sarangani, Philippines M6.2 131 km
Sep 28, 1998 202 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.2 78 km
Aug 9, 1992 183 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 SULAWESI Earthquake 3.0 m 26 km
2009 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 0.1 m 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Balut (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 7.9 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in

Essang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in February to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 92.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and August the driest (5.3").

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