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Weather & Climate in Baubau, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baubau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 118.2 sq mi (306.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4633°N, 122.6024°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 19, 2005 | 81 km SSW of Katabu, Indonesia | M6.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 80 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia | M6.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 47 km NE of Katabu, Indonesia | M6.1 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Mar 17, 2006 | 68 km ESE of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 197 km SE of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 149 km | 653 km |
| Feb 19, 2005 | 94 km SSW of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 110 km S of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2000 | 128 km SE of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2005 | 189 km SE of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.1 | 143 km | 642 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 200 km SE of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 78 km SSE of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.1 | 22 km | 37 km |
| Aug 18, 1996 | 191 km SSE of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.0 | 135 km | 550 km |
| Jun 18, 1993 | 117 km ESE of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.0 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 112 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.0 | 150 km | 45 km |
| Mar 7, 2007 | 121 km ESE of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.0 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Jan 24, 2013 | 44 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.9 | 143 km | 640 km |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 55 km SE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.9 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 167 km S of Katabu, Indonesia | M4.9 | 112 km | 24 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 127 km S of Katabu, Indonesia | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | 82 km SSW of Katabu, Indonesia | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in |
Baubau has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (1.3").