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Pototano, Indonesia

West Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia

Pototano is a small town in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with a population of 5,000. Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,000 Population 1/sq mi density
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population5,000
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Population5,000
Population Density1 / sq mi
Coordinates-8.4126°, 117.4811°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Nusa Tenggara
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (890 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pototano

Pototano is a small town in Indonesia (West Nusa Tenggara) with a population of 5,000. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Pototano

Pototano has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (29°C), the coldest is Jul (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1373 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 23.6° / 30.8° 267.9
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 23.5° / 30.7° 299.1
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.2° 196.4
Apr 28°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.5° 113.3
May 28°C / 82°F 23.1° / 32.8° 58.3
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 22.2° / 32.4° 11.8
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 21° / 32.2° 11.2
Aug 27°C / 81°F 21° / 32.9° 2.3
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 22.1° / 34.3° 16.7
Oct 29°C / 84°F 23.3° / 34.7° 45.5
Nov 29°C / 84°F 23.9° / 34° 126.2
Dec 28°C / 82°F 23.9° / 32° 224.5
Pototano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Area4,469.3 sq mi (11,575.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-8.4126°N, 117.4811°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

776 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

Nov 8, 2009 29 km NNW of Bima, Indonesia M6.6 129 km
Oct 6, 2002 39 km NNW of Dompu, Indonesia M6.3 98 km
Feb 16, 2001 138 km N of Pototano, Indonesia M6.1 139 km
May 8, 2010 54 km NNW of Dompu, Indonesia M5.9 93 km
Nov 2, 1996 96 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia M5.8 97 km
Mar 20, 1995 57 km NNW of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia M5.8 117 km
Feb 7, 2008 102 km N of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia M5.7 118 km
Oct 23, 1997 42 km ESE of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia M5.7 58 km
Mar 24, 1992 73 km N of Pototano, Indonesia M5.6 74 km
Mar 17, 2019 18 km WNW of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia M5.6 106 km
Apr 2, 2023 72 km N of Bima, Indonesia M5.6 148 km
Feb 15, 1997 70 km N of Pototano, Indonesia M5.6 71 km
Mar 13, 2007 52 km NE of Pototano, Indonesia M5.6 53 km
Jul 31, 2016 43 km ENE of Pototano, Indonesia M5.6 44 km
Jun 14, 2009 86 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia M5.5 87 km
Jan 3, 2003 Sumbawa region, Indonesia M5.5 50 km
Jan 23, 2003 30 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia M5.5 123 km
May 21, 1992 34 km SE of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia M5.5 40 km
Oct 19, 1991 63 km SSW of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia M5.5 75 km
Jan 8, 2016 109 km SSE of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia M5.4 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1815 TAMBORA Astronomical 4.0 m 60,000 62 km
2018 BALI SEA Earthquake 2.5 m 17 109 km
2018 BALI SEA Earthquake 2.0 m 560 116 km
2018 BALI SEA Earthquake - 2 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tambora (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tambora Stratovolcano 2,850 m (9,350 ft) 1967 60 km
Rinjani Stratovolcano 3,726 m (12,224 ft) 2016 111 km
Sangeang Api Complex 1,912 m (6,273 ft) 2020 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
October 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
November 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in

Pototano has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in July to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.2") and July the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Pototano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dalam Loka

Farmers Markets in Pototano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Brang Biji
PASAR MINGGU
Pasar Seketeng
Tambora Market

Hotels in Pototano

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Samawa Seaside Cottages

Stadiums & Teams in Pototano

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pototano

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lunyuk AirportLYKSmall Airport
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III AirportSWQSmall Airport
Sumbawa Barat Airport-Small Airport

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Pototano

What is the population of Pototano?

Pototano has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,469.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pototano?

Pototano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

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