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Weather & Climate in Benua Baru, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benua Baru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 108.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 157.0 sq mi (406.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9770°N, 117.9803°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 15, 2024 | 173 km NE of Bontang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 145 km NE of Bontang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 178 km NNE of Bontang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 208 km NE of Bontang, Indonesia | M5.3 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 1994 | 131 km NNE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.9 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 166 km NNE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.9 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1992 | Kalimantan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 45 km | 36 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 143 km SSE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 120 km | 32 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 156 km NE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.8 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 217 km NE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.7 | 121 km | 20 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 176 km SSE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.6 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 183 km NNE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2001 | 137 km NE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.6 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2020 | 166 km ENE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.6 | 84 km | 53 km |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 100 km ENE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1995 | 171 km S of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.5 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 137 km ENE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.5 | 71 km | 13 km |
| Feb 24, 2007 | 138 km ENE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.4 | 81 km | 30 km |
| Dec 25, 1997 | 196 km SE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 150 km NNE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in |
Benua Baru has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (4.4").