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Weather & Climate in Kolaka, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kolaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 114.7 sq mi (297.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0597°N, 121.6056°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 24, 2011 | 47 km NE of Katabu, Indonesia | M6.1 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 91 km W of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.5 | 10 km | 35 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 94 km WSW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.2 | 13 km | 38 km |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 71 km W of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 35 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2013 | 44 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.9 | 139 km | 640 km |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 55 km SE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.9 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 81 km W of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.8 | 20 km | 11 km |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 20 km SE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.8 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 78 km W of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2022 | 37 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 118 km NE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 54 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 52 km SE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.7 | 142 km | 28 km |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 84 km W of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.7 | 20 km | 6 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 55 km SE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.7 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 122 km ENE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 79 km N of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.6 | 139 km | 74 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 55 km SE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2022 | 22 km NE of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 67 km ESE of Palopo, Indonesia | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in |
Kolaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 77.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.2") and October the driest (2.6").