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Polewali, Indonesia

Full City Profile

65,800 Population 78/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Polewali has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 164 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area847.0 sq mi (2,193.6 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates-3.4324°N, 119.3435°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.8"
150% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.94"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Jan 14, 2021 32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M6.2 72 km
Feb 5, 2008 100 km W of Majene, Indonesia M5.9 142 km
Sep 28, 1997 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia M5.9 57 km
Jun 8, 2022 39 km WSW of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.8 116 km
Jan 14, 2021 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.7 71 km
Feb 8, 2015 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.6 111 km
Apr 8, 1993 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M5.4 139 km
Dec 7, 1994 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.3 76 km
May 9, 1990 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 81 km
Jul 21, 2021 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 57 km
Jan 14, 2021 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.2 64 km
Jun 9, 1993 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia M5.0 141 km
Mar 1, 2010 49 km WNW of Majene, Indonesia M4.9 90 km
Dec 22, 2012 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 108 km
Feb 3, 2021 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 66 km
Jan 15, 2021 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 70 km
Oct 17, 1997 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia M4.8 58 km
Sep 28, 1990 17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 105 km
Sep 29, 2013 58 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 121 km
Feb 6, 2019 52 km SW of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 91 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 55 km
1967 MAKASSAR STRAIT Earthquake 71 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 10.7 in
February 76°F (24°C) 9.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 9.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 7.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Driest
October 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in Warmest
November 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 10.9 in Wettest

Polewali has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 94.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.9") and September the driest (3.9").

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