Sign In Register

Tambolaka, Indonesia

Full City Profile

35,790 Population 66/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Tambolaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area539.3 sq mi (1,396.9 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates-9.4283°N, 119.2380°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

862 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jan 22, 2019 160 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M6.3 112 km
Feb 12, 2016 94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia M6.3 29 km
Nov 28, 2009 172 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M6.0 115 km
Jan 21, 2019 142 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M6.0 101 km
Oct 30, 2000 130 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia M6.0 36 km
Jul 13, 2009 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia M5.9 33 km
Feb 10, 1997 82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.9 38 km
Jul 24, 2002 84 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia M5.9 70 km
Oct 7, 2000 103 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.9 63 km
May 5, 1995 150 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.7 63 km
Jan 20, 2012 22 km WNW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.7 125 km
May 24, 2007 118 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia M5.6 50 km
Jan 28, 2000 131 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia M5.6 60 km
Dec 12, 1994 122 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.6 61 km
Jul 17, 2025 76 km S of Tambolaka, Indonesia M5.6 77 km
Jan 23, 2019 163 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.6 103 km
Oct 24, 2009 154 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia M5.6 71 km
Mar 31, 2025 67 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia M5.6 68 km
Oct 30, 2017 32 km ESE of Bima, Indonesia M5.5 96 km
Jan 23, 2003 30 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia M5.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Inigo (2003).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Inigo Category 3 252 km
1989 Orson Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sano, Wai (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sano, Wai Caldera 1,319 m (4,327 ft) Unknown 114 km
Sangeang Api Complex 1,912 m (6,273 ft) 2020 138 km
Ranakah Lava dome(s) 2,350 m (7,710 ft) 1991 167 km
Tambora Stratovolcano 2,850 m (9,350 ft) 1967 189 km
Inierie Stratovolcano 2,245 m (7,365 ft) -8050 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
April 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
August 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
September 80°F (26°C) 1.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
November 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in

Tambolaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in August to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.3") and August the driest (0.7").

View full weather details →