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Weather & Climate in Barru, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 91.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.4120°N, 119.6180°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.4 | 56 km | 31 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.0 | 40 km | 60 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.8 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 61 km | 28 km |
| Apr 26, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSE of Majene, Indonesia | M4.6 | 82 km | 27 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Polewali, Indonesia | M4.5 | 88 km | 39 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 25 km SSW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.5 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 3 km NNE of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 17 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.4 | 61 km | 28 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 35 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.3 | 28 km | 60 km |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 28 km SSE of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1992 | 18 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.3 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 33 km E of Sinjai, Indonesia | M4.3 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Nov 3, 1996 | 75 km SW of Majene, Indonesia | M4.2 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 28 km NW of Polewali, Indonesia | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1997 | 23 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.1 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.0 | 57 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | — | 71 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in |
Barru has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 88.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.9") and August the driest (3.5").