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Weather & Climate in Banggai, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banggai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 70.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 5,999.5 sq mi (15,538.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5887°N, 123.4992°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
406 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| May 4, 2000 | 89 km E of Luwuk, Indonesia | M7.6 | 54 km | 26 km |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M6.8 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Jun 24, 2006 | 76 km NE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.3 | 138 km | 26 km |
| Aug 12, 1999 | 92 km SSW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Dec 17, 2012 | 118 km ENE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.1 | 110 km | 44 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 87 km NE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.0 | 141 km | 28 km |
| May 5, 2000 | 69 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.7 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2019 | 102 km S of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2010 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Nov 29, 1998 | 238 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 162 km ENE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.7 | 133 km | 75 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 168 km ENE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.6 | 140 km | 32 km |
| Aug 13, 1999 | 96 km SSW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 81 km SE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.6 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 2000 | 89 km SE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.6 | 22 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2000 | 159 km N of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.6 | 149 km | 31 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 71 km ENE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1997 | 142 km E of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.5 | 100 km | 36 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 110 km ENE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2000 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 54 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in |
Banggai has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.4") and September the driest (3.4").