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Weather & Climate in Babau, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Babau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.1054°N, 123.7863°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
653 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Apr 23, 2004 | 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.7 | 133 km | 66 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 137 km | 111 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Timor region, Indonesia | M5.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia | M5.7 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 136 km | 66 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 119 km | 88 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 5 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia | M5.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 2009 | 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 16 km | 46 km |
| Dec 29, 1992 | 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 93 km | 95 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 20 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 6 km | 29 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia | M5.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.4 | 71 km | 47 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 89 km W of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 1991 | 45 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 40 km | 28 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | 41 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 147 km | 85 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 29 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 140 km | 63 km |
| May 28, 1993 | 64 km N of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.3 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 77 km S of Soe, Indonesia | M5.3 | 77 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Frances | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 1992 | Neville | Category 2 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1991 | Marian | Category 1 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 1981 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 245 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliwerung (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 177 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 9.3 in |
Babau has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.3") and August the driest (0.2").