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Majene, Indonesia

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73,883 Population 118/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Majene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area624.9 sq mi (1,618.5 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates-3.5403°N, 118.9707°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.4"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 9, 2023.

Jan 14, 2021 32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M6.2 64 km
Feb 5, 2008 100 km W of Majene, Indonesia M5.9 100 km
Sep 28, 1997 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia M5.9 88 km
Jun 8, 2022 39 km WSW of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.8 98 km
Jan 14, 2021 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.7 63 km
Feb 8, 2015 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.6 131 km
Dec 7, 1994 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.3 116 km
May 9, 1990 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 117 km
Jan 14, 2021 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.2 58 km
Jul 21, 2021 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 84 km
Mar 1, 2010 49 km WNW of Majene, Indonesia M4.9 50 km
Jan 15, 2021 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 68 km
Dec 22, 2012 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 145 km
Feb 3, 2021 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 60 km
Sep 28, 1990 17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 109 km
Oct 17, 1997 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia M4.8 82 km
Sep 29, 2013 58 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 138 km
Feb 6, 2019 52 km SW of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 66 km
Feb 17, 2012 52 km NNE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.7 144 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSE of Majene, Indonesia M4.6 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 MAKASSAR STRAIT Earthquake 4.0 m 664 38 km
1967 MAKASSAR STRAIT Earthquake 71 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
March 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
November 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in

Majene has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 77.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (2.5").

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