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Weather & Climate in Detusoko, Indonesia

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

Detusoko has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 68.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Area905.2 sq mi (2,344.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-8.7166°N, 121.7609°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.7"
81% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

598 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.

Dec 12, 1992 37 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia M7.8 30 km 28 km
Apr 23, 2004 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.7 138 km 66 km
Mar 25, 2003 46 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia M6.5 121 km 33 km
Nov 8, 1998 41 km SW of Ende, Indonesia M6.4 60 km 33 km
Sep 4, 1993 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 127 km 33 km
Oct 23, 1992 101 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 121 km 33 km
Dec 12, 1992 33 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia M6.1 29 km 21 km
Jan 15, 2006 97 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.1 135 km 265 km
Mar 2, 1993 37 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.9 76 km 15 km
Jan 20, 1993 66 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.8 61 km 33 km
Dec 7, 1998 59 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.8 54 km 33 km
Jul 18, 1991 74 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia M5.8 66 km 32 km
Feb 21, 2022 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.7 138 km 20 km
Aug 26, 1995 63 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.7 54 km 34 km
Jul 15, 1992 25 km WNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.7 36 km 130 km
Mar 24, 2024 85 km SE of Ende, Indonesia M5.7 91 km 62 km
Dec 12, 1992 25 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia M5.7 34 km 21 km
Mar 1, 1990 106 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.6 116 km 39 km
Jan 23, 2000 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.6 148 km 46 km
May 19, 1993 38 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia M5.6 48 km 40 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 26.2 m (86 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 FLORES SEA Eruption + Earthquake 26.2 m 2,500 30 km
1928 FLORES SEA Explosion 10.0 m 226 45 km
2021 FLORES SEA Earthquake 0.6 m 133 km
1855 FLORES ISLAND Unknown 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kelimutu (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kelimutu Complex 1,639 m (5,377 ft) 1968 9 km
Iya Stratovolcano 618 m (2,028 ft) 1969 23 km
Paluweh Stratovolcano 875 m (2,871 ft) 2013 45 km
Inielika Complex 1,559 m (5,115 ft) 2001 86 km
Inierie Stratovolcano 2,245 m (7,365 ft) -8050 91 km
Ilimuda Stratovolcano 881 m (2,890 ft) Unknown 113 km
Lewotobi Stratovolcano(es) 1,703 m (5,587 ft) 2003 113 km
Leroboleng Complex 1,095 m (3,593 ft) 2003 124 km
Ranakah Lava dome(s) 2,350 m (7,710 ft) 1991 137 km
Iliboleng Stratovolcano 1,659 m (5,443 ft) 1993 170 km
Ililabalekan Stratovolcano 1,018 m (3,340 ft) Unknown 179 km
Sano, Wai Caldera 1,319 m (4,327 ft) Unknown 195 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
June 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest
December 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in

Detusoko has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.4") and August the driest (0.6").

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