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Weather & Climate in Ampana, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ampana 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 64.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3,039.3 sq mi (7,871.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8690°N, 121.5837°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
511 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 29, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M6.6 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 99 km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.3 | 38 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2002 | 68 km ENE of Poso, Indonesia | M6.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1999 | 92 km SSW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 70 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.1 | 88 km | 31 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 49 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 121 km | 26 km |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 120 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 149 km | 113 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 120 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 148 km | 118 km |
| Oct 1, 1999 | 74 km N of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.8 | 141 km | 64 km |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 102 km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 13 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.8 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 95 km ENE of Poso, Indonesia | M5.7 | 14 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2010 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 101 km | 20 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 106 km NE of Poso, Indonesia | M5.7 | 7 km | 8 km |
| Aug 13, 1999 | 96 km SSW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 1997 | 107 km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.5 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2000 | 114 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.5 | 136 km | 211 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 107 km NE of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 4 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 116 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.5 | 137 km | 187 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 132 km NE of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 53 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 50 | 93 km |
| 1938 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 17 | 148 km |
| 2025 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in |
Ampana has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.7") and October the driest (5.0").