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Rantepao, Indonesia

Full City Profile

40,438 Population 58/sq mi density
2,572 ft Elevation 784 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Rantepao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Area701.5 sq mi (1,817.0 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates-2.9701°N, 119.8978°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.9"
171% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 15.16"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.92"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 14, 2021 32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M6.2 112 km
Mar 28, 2020 73 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia M5.9 143 km
Sep 28, 1997 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia M5.9 92 km
Jan 14, 2021 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.7 112 km
Feb 8, 2015 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.6 84 km
Jul 24, 2025 69 km NNE of Masamba, Indonesia M5.6 135 km
Mar 24, 2019 58 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia M5.5 141 km
Jul 24, 2025 64 km S of Poso, Indonesia M5.5 146 km
Jun 3, 1997 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia M5.4 91 km
Dec 7, 1994 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.3 8 km
Jan 14, 2021 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.2 105 km
Jul 21, 2021 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 57 km
May 9, 1990 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 26 km
Mar 7, 2025 78 km E of Masamba, Indonesia M5.0 137 km
Jul 14, 2025 70 km NE of Masamba, Indonesia M5.0 137 km
Jan 15, 2021 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 105 km
Dec 22, 2012 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 33 km
Feb 3, 2021 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 108 km
Sep 2, 1991 101 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 103 km
Sep 28, 1990 17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 111 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 664 113 km
1967 MAKASSAR STRAIT Earthquake 71 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 12.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 12.4 in
April 71°F (21°C) 15.2 in Wettest
May 71°F (21°C) 10.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in Coldest
July 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
August 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Driest
October 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 13.2 in

Rantepao has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in June to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 117.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.2") and September the driest (4.9").

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