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Weather & Climate in Donggala, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Donggala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 86.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6723°N, 119.7402°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
369 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| May 21, 1998 | 127 km NNW of Palu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M6.6 | 103 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 32 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Aug 18, 2012 | 51 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1999 | 127 km NNW of Palu, Indonesia | M6.2 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 101 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Oct 10, 1998 | 55 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 155 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 73 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 49 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 94 km | 26 km |
| Oct 10, 1998 | 57 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2005 | 31 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 61 km | 32 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 13 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.8 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 154 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 1993 | 70 km SSW of Palu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 94 km | 37 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 158 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 21 km S of Palu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 50 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 1996 | 154 km NNW of Palu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 127 km | 38 km |
| Feb 25, 1999 | 133 km NNW of Palu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 119 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 50 | 115 km |
| 2018 | SULAWESI | Eruption + Earthquake | 10.7 m | 4,340 | 48 km |
| 1968 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 200 | 97 km |
| 1938 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 17 | 113 km |
| 2025 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 6.6 in |
Donggala has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 85.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.6") and October the driest (5.2").