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Weather & Climate in Kolonodale, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kolonodale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 111.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 3,039.3 sq mi (7,871.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.9825°N, 121.3364°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
367 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Apr 12, 2019 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M6.8 | 139 km | 15 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M6.6 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 99 km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.3 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2002 | 68 km ENE of Poso, Indonesia | M6.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1999 | 92 km SSW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2011 | 146 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia | M6.1 | 60 km | 16 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 49 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 73 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 13 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.8 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 165 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.8 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 106 km NE of Poso, Indonesia | M5.7 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2019 | 102 km S of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 138 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 95 km ENE of Poso, Indonesia | M5.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 69 km NNE of Masamba, Indonesia | M5.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2000 | 159 km N of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.6 | 149 km | 31 km |
| Aug 13, 1999 | 96 km SSW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 128 km | 39 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 64 km S of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 58 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 50 | 139 km |
| 2025 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in |
Kolonodale has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 106.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (5.2").