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Weather & Climate in Kali, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kali has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 111.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 25.0 sq mi (64.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.1623°N, 121.4292°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
725 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 22, 1996 | 220 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | M7.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1997 | 97 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M7.0 | 123 km | 24 km |
| Aug 8, 1991 | 67 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.7 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jul 16, 1996 | 217 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 170 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.4 | 75 km | 97 km |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 109 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.3 | 109 km | 142 km |
| Apr 16, 1992 | 89 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 129 km | 30 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 216 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.1 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Nov 1, 1991 | 131 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 76 km | 37 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 130 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 94 km | 109 km |
| Nov 8, 1995 | 175 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 31 km | 20 km |
| Jul 28, 1996 | 214 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 120 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 105 km | 118 km |
| May 3, 2025 | 158 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 77 km | 92 km |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 120 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 104 km | 113 km |
| Feb 7, 2008 | 88 km NNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 136 km | 36 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 157 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 58 km | 25 km |
| Sep 10, 1996 | 215 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 249 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 59 km | 23 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 211 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
Kali has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.5") and September the driest (4.2").