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Weather & Climate in Baniona, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baniona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 1,786.7 sq mi (4,627.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4000°N, 123.0848°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
961 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 | 131 km | 28 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 150 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M7.0 | 137 km | 552 km |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 160 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.9 | 146 km | 536 km |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 211 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.9 | 144 km | 642 km |
| Oct 24, 2017 | 181 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.7 | 132 km | 554 km |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.7 | 110 km | 66 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 75 km | 111 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 101 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 97 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.1 | 83 km | 265 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.1 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 149 km N of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.0 | 143 km | 533 km |
| Aug 22, 1996 | 202 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.0 | 143 km | 596 km |
| Mar 2, 1993 | 37 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.9 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 74 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.8 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 159 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.8 | 145 km | 520 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 25 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.7 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 132 km | 66 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 165 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.6 | 139 km | 573 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 131 km |
| 1979 | LOMBLEN ISLAND [LEMBATA] | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1,239 | 51 km |
| 2021 | FLORES SEA | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 132 km |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliboleng (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iliboleng | Stratovolcano | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | 1993 | 20 km |
| Leroboleng | Complex | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) | 2003 | 28 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Ilimuda | Stratovolcano | 881 m (2,890 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Lewotobi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,703 m (5,587 ft) | 2003 | 38 km |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 55 km |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 116 km |
| Kelimutu | Complex | 1,639 m (5,377 ft) | 1968 | 145 km |
| Paluweh | Stratovolcano | 875 m (2,871 ft) | 2013 | 152 km |
| Iya | Stratovolcano | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1969 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 8.3 in |
Baniona has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.5") and August the driest (0.4").