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Sowau, Indonesia

East Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia

Sowau is a small town in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

49 ft Elevation 15 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
32.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-10.5694°, 123.3753°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceEast Nusa Tenggara
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation32.3 inches (820 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sowau

Sowau is a small town in Indonesia (East Nusa Tenggara) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Sowau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.1°F
52% above Indonesia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-10.5694°N, 123.3753°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

335 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Apr 23, 2004 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.7 147 km
Sep 4, 1993 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 145 km
Jan 15, 2020 Timor region, Indonesia M5.7 81 km
Dec 14, 2009 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.5 68 km
Jul 18, 2005 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia M5.5 120 km
Jan 10, 1990 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.5 74 km
Jun 24, 1991 45 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 62 km
Apr 25, 2000 89 km W of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 80 km
Jul 18, 2005 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia M5.4 139 km
Aug 31, 2023 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.4 135 km
Nov 18, 2013 20 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 71 km
Dec 21, 1992 25 km SW of Kupang, Indonesia M5.3 26 km
Sep 7, 1999 84 km S of Soe, Indonesia M5.3 109 km
Feb 15, 1995 77 km S of Soe, Indonesia M5.3 104 km
Jan 22, 2005 72 km SSE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.2 65 km
Jun 10, 1993 192 km SW of Kupang, Indonesia M5.2 143 km
Dec 28, 2009 48 km SE of Soe, Indonesia M5.2 146 km
Feb 3, 2016 Timor region, Indonesia M5.2 59 km
Jul 24, 2024 17 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.2 69 km
Oct 16, 1991 30 km SSE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.1 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Frances (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Frances Category 1 242 km
1995 Chloe Category 1 265 km
1992 Neville Category 2 293 km
1991 Marian Category 1 146 km
1981 Max Category 1 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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Airports Near Sowau

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tari AirportKOEMedium Airport
David Constantijn Saudale AirportRTISmall 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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What is the weather like in Sowau?

Sowau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.

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