Luwuk, Indonesia

Central Sulawesi · Indonesia

Luwuk is a mid-size city in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 47,778. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

47,778 Population
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
62.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population47,778

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain62.6 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population47,778
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-0.9516°, 122.7875°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceCentral Sulawesi
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation62.6 inches (1,591 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luwuk

Luwuk is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Central Sulawesi) with a population of 47,778. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Luwuk

Luwuk has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.6°C), the coldest is Jul (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.8° 92.2
Feb 28.6°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.9° 119.7
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.5° 136.8
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 24.7° / 31° 145.0
May 27.5°C / 82°F 24.6° / 30.4° 131.4
Jun 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 29.7° 169.5
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 23.6° / 29° 197.3
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 23.6° / 29.2° 129.2
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 23.7° / 30° 53.1
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.5° / 30.9° 40.3
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 25° / 31.8° 65.5
Dec 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.8° 119.3
Luwuk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Indonesia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates0.9516°S, 122.7875°E
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.56"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

959 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 11, 2025.

May 4, 2000 89 km E of Luwuk, Indonesia M7.6 89 km
Apr 12, 2019 Sulawesi, Indonesia M6.8 99 km
Jul 26, 2021 99 km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia M6.3 100 km
Jun 24, 2006 76 km NE of Luwuk, Indonesia M6.3 77 km
Aug 12, 1999 92 km SSW of Luwuk, Indonesia M6.2 93 km
Dec 9, 2001 63 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.1 106 km
Jan 6, 2021 53 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.1 115 km
Mar 15, 2015 70 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia M6.1 70 km
Jan 19, 2020 108 km SE of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.1 147 km
Dec 17, 2012 118 km ENE of Luwuk, Indonesia M6.1 118 km
Dec 26, 1998 Sulawesi, Indonesia M6.1 106 km
Sep 21, 1998 72 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.0 140 km
Jul 23, 2006 87 km NE of Luwuk, Indonesia M6.0 88 km
Jan 18, 2023 62 km SSE of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.0 114 km
Sep 23, 2024 67 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.0 101 km
Sep 1, 1995 58 km SSE of Gorontalo, Indonesia M5.9 121 km
Nov 24, 1992 73 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M5.9 97 km
Jul 26, 2021 102 km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia M5.8 103 km
Sep 14, 1996 67 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M5.8 105 km
Jun 15, 1992 67 km S of Gorontalo, Indonesia M5.8 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2000 SULAWESI Earthquake 6.0 m 54 89 km
1939 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake - - 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
February 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in Wettest
May 74°F (23°C) 7.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Luwuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Luwuk

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Luwuk - - - -
SDN Pembina Luwuk - - - -
SMAN 1 LUWUK - - - -
SDN 4 LUWUK - - - -
Universitas Tompotika - - - -
SDN 3 LUWUK - - - -
SMAN 3 LUWUK - - - -
SMPN 3 LUWUK - - - -
SMPN 2 LUWUK - - - -
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Radio Stations near Luwuk

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RRI Pro 4 Manado - AAC+ 96 kbps

Hotels in Luwuk

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Santika Luwuk
Swiss Belinn Hotel Luwuk

Airports Near Luwuk

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir AirportLUWMedium Airport
Boalang Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Luwuk

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja Santa Maria Bintang Kejora, Luwuk
Masjid Agung Luwuk
Masjid Darrussalam Maahas

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Waterfalls
5
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Waterfalls Near Luwuk

5 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Luwuk.

Name Description
Air Terjun Kamumu
Air terjun Piala
Air terjun Salodik
Chute d'eau de AYUS ex Laumarang
Chute d'eau de Piala

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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Luwuk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 62.6 inches.

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