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Weather & Climate in Kendari, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kendari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 114.7 sq mi (297.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.9778°N, 122.5151°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 14, 2000 | 80 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia | M6.3 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 47 km NE of Katabu, Indonesia | M6.1 | 73 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 138 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 82 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.7 | 82 km | 17 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 86 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.7 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 86 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2006 | 68 km ESE of Katabu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Dec 24, 2000 | 84 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.6 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 84 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.6 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 88 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.5 | 88 km | 21 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 89 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.5 | 90 km | 22 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 91 km W of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.5 | 92 km | 35 km |
| Nov 3, 2001 | 121 km N of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.3 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 94 km WSW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.2 | 95 km | 38 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 82 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.1 | 82 km | 30 km |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 134 km N of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.1 | 136 km | 45 km |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 112 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.0 | 112 km | 45 km |
| May 30, 2024 | 148 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 71 km W of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 138 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in |
Kendari has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 80.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.1") and October the driest (2.9").