Masamba, Indonesia

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38,024 Population
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Masamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates2.5537°S, 120.3279°E
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.8"
213% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 15.71"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

268 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 16, 2025.

May 29, 2017 37 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia M6.6 141 km
Aug 18, 2012 51 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia M6.3 140 km
Feb 15, 2011 146 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia M6.1 129 km
Mar 28, 2020 73 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia M5.9 95 km
Aug 16, 2025 13 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia M5.8 149 km
Jan 3, 1993 70 km SSW of Palu, Indonesia M5.7 136 km
Feb 8, 2015 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.6 107 km
Jul 24, 2025 69 km NNE of Masamba, Indonesia M5.6 70 km
Feb 27, 2023 60 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia M5.5 105 km
Jul 24, 2025 64 km S of Poso, Indonesia M5.5 80 km
Mar 24, 2019 58 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia M5.5 79 km
Jun 3, 1997 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia M5.4 44 km
May 30, 2002 Sulawesi, Indonesia M5.3 147 km
May 29, 2017 36 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia M5.3 143 km
Jun 12, 1995 118 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia M5.3 99 km
Jul 1, 2002 59 km W of Poso, Indonesia M5.3 128 km
Dec 7, 1994 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.3 71 km
May 9, 1990 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 73 km
Jul 21, 2021 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 112 km
Nov 2, 2017 31 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia M5.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2025 SULAWESI Earthquake 0.0 m 2 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 15.7 in Wettest
May 79°F (26°C) 13.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Driest
October 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
November 80°F (26°C) 8.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in

Masamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.7") and September the driest (4.8").

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