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Tapalang, Indonesia

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39 ft Elevation 12 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Tapalang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area1,913.0 sq mi (4,954.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-2.8637°N, 118.8672°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.4"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 11.50"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 9, 2023.

Jan 14, 2021 32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M6.2 12 km
Feb 5, 2008 100 km W of Majene, Indonesia M5.9 115 km
Sep 28, 1997 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia M5.9 139 km
Jun 8, 2022 39 km WSW of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.8 38 km
Jan 14, 2021 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.7 13 km
Feb 8, 2015 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.6 74 km
Dec 7, 1994 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.3 107 km
Jan 14, 2021 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.2 19 km
Jul 21, 2021 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 59 km
May 9, 1990 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 96 km
Sep 2, 1991 101 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 139 km
Feb 3, 2021 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 17 km
Jan 15, 2021 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 12 km
Dec 22, 2012 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 122 km
Mar 1, 2010 49 km WNW of Majene, Indonesia M4.9 75 km
Feb 6, 2019 52 km SW of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 36 km
Sep 28, 1990 17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 37 km
Oct 17, 1997 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia M4.8 140 km
Sep 29, 2013 58 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 74 km
Feb 17, 1998 93 km NNW 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 38 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 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
April 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in Wettest
May 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
December 76°F (25°C) 10.7 in Coldest

Tapalang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in December to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 100.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.5") and September the driest (4.3").

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