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Weather & Climate in Bajawa, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bajawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,957 ft (1,206 m) |
| Area | 660.4 sq mi (1,710.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7848°N, 120.9744°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
657 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Dec 12, 1992 | 37 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M7.8 | 107 km | 28 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 46 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M6.5 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1998 | 41 km SW of Ende, Indonesia | M6.4 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.1 | 109 km | 21 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 57 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 54 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.9 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Dec 7, 1998 | 59 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.8 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2000 | 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.8 | 99 km | 47 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.8 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 74 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.8 | 114 km | 32 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 66 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.8 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 25 km WNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.7 | 51 km | 130 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.7 | 75 km | 20 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 25 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.7 | 117 km | 21 km |
| Jan 20, 2012 | 22 km WNW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 146 km | 126 km |
| Aug 26, 1995 | 63 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.7 | 84 km | 34 km |
| Jan 23, 2000 | 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.6 | 97 km | 46 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 106 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.6 | 100 km | 39 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 89 km NW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.6 | 68 km | 22 km |
| May 19, 1993 | 38 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.6 | 122 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 26.2 m (86 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | FLORES SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 26.2 m | 2,500 | 107 km |
| 1928 | FLORES SEA | Explosion | 10.0 m | 226 | 96 km |
| 1855 | FLORES ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 24 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Inielika (6 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Inielika | Complex | 1,559 m (5,115 ft) | 2001 | 6 km |
| Inierie | Stratovolcano | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | -8050 | 10 km |
| Ranakah | Lava dome(s) | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) | 1991 | 53 km |
| Iya | Stratovolcano | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1969 | 74 km |
| Kelimutu | Complex | 1,639 m (5,377 ft) | 1968 | 93 km |
| Paluweh | Stratovolcano | 875 m (2,871 ft) | 2013 | 96 km |
| Sano, Wai | Caldera | 1,319 m (4,327 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Ilimuda | Stratovolcano | 881 m (2,890 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
| Lewotobi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,703 m (5,587 ft) | 2003 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 11.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in |
Bajawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.9") and August the driest (0.9").