Weather & Climate in Benteng, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Benteng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	80.4°F
	49% above US avg
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	490.8 sq mi (1,271.1 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.1184°N, 120.4605°W
Timezone	Asia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"

19% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 14.20"

Driest Month (Sep) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

May 24, 1990	135 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M7.1	139 km	589 km
Sep 21, 2013	129 km N of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M6.1	144 km	550 km
Jul 14, 2020	155 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia	M5.7	121 km	584 km
Jun 22, 2022	142 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia	M5.6	134 km	500 km
Jan 11, 2021	150 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M5.6	126 km	613 km
Jan 23, 2014	160 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M5.5	111 km	579 km
Apr 3, 2001	157 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia	M5.4	119 km	599 km
Aug 9, 2001	142 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia	M5.4	140 km	33 km
Jan 8, 2021	144 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M5.2	126 km	606 km
Jul 26, 1997	141 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M5.2	133 km	587 km
Aug 21, 2023	Flores Sea	M5.2	144 km	515 km
Mar 12, 2005	152 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia	M5.2	124 km	541 km
Feb 19, 2009	136 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia	M5.2	143 km	586 km
May 31, 1998	147 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M5.1	124 km	585 km
Jul 28, 1998	153 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M5.1	121 km	600 km
May 5, 2023	Flores Sea	M5.0	127 km	581 km
Apr 27, 1994	148 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M5.0	127 km	553 km
Sep 13, 1992	139 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M5.0	134 km	639 km
Mar 16, 2025	145 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia	M4.9	131 km	420 km
Jan 12, 2004	130 km N of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia	M4.9	144 km	620 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (27°C)	14.2 in	Wettest
February	80°F (26°C)	11.5 in
March	80°F (27°C)	9.9 in
April	81°F (27°C)	9.6 in
May	81°F (27°C)	11.0 in
June	80°F (27°C)	8.2 in
July	80°F (26°C)	5.9 in	Coldest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in
September	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in	Driest
October	82°F (28°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
November	81°F (27°C)	6.5 in
December	80°F (27°C)	11.9 in

Benteng has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 97.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.2") and September the driest (2.8").

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