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Weather & Climate in Kananggar, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kananggar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,392 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,392 ft (729 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.0432°N, 120.3622°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
405 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 12, 2016 | 94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 115 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2019 | 142 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 136 km | 26 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 130 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 103 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 122 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 128 km | 26 km |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 67 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia | M5.6 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 76 km S of Tambolaka, Indonesia | M5.6 | 128 km | 24 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 57 km SW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 61 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 65 km | 21 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 33 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 77 km | 69 km |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 39 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 67 km | 49 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 64 km S of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.3 | 22 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 52 km SW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.3 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 74 km SSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.2 | 49 km | 26 km |
| Jan 26, 2016 | 118 km SW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.2 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Jan 7, 2017 | 37 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.2 | 82 km | 76 km |
| Oct 16, 1991 | 50 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.2 | 76 km | 46 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 49 km ESE of Tambolaka, Indonesia | M5.1 | 91 km | 84 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Inigo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 278 km |
| 1991 | Marian | Category 1 | 98 mph | 295 km |
| 1989 | Orson | Category 2 | 121 mph | 229 km |
| 1981 | Max | Category 2 | 98 mph | 254 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | FLORES ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Inierie (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Inierie | Stratovolcano | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | -8050 | 145 km |
| Sano, Wai | Caldera | 1,319 m (4,327 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Ranakah | Lava dome(s) | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) | 1991 | 159 km |
| Inielika | Complex | 1,559 m (5,115 ft) | 2001 | 161 km |
| Iya | Stratovolcano | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1969 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 11.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in |
Kananggar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.8") and August the driest (0.6").