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Weather & Climate in Baraka, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baraka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 163.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 701.5 sq mi (1,817.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.4079°N, 119.8559°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jan 14, 2021 | 32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M6.2 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.7 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.6 | 121 km | 37 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.4 | 115 km | 31 km |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia | M5.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 51 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.0 | 127 km | 60 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.9 | 82 km | 45 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Majene, Indonesia | M4.9 | 147 km | 43 km |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 58 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.8 | 134 km | 42 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 57 km | 28 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 52 km SW of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1969 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 664 | 108 km |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | — | 71 | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.7 in |
Baraka has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in January to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 96.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.3") and September the driest (4.2").