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Weather & Climate in Jalang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jalang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°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 66.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,110.4 sq mi (2,876.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0383°N, 120.3216°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.4 | 47 km | 31 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 133 km | 28 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.0 | 70 km | 60 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 79 km | 28 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.8 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 118 km NE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 67 km ESE of Palopo, Indonesia | M4.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2007 | 13 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.6 | 141 km | 30 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSE of Majene, Indonesia | M4.6 | 134 km | 27 km |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 122 km ENE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2009 | 19 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.5 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 25 km SSW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.5 | 114 km | 24 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 115 km WSW of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Polewali, Indonesia | M4.5 | 124 km | 39 km |
| Oct 6, 2016 | 22 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M4.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 17 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.4 | 74 km | 28 km |
| Apr 2, 1991 | 38 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.4 | 145 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | — | 71 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in |
Jalang has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 86.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.3") and September the driest (4.1").