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Weather & Climate in Kuma, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 106.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.5726°N, 125.5743°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,199 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Feb 11, 2009 | 196 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M7.2 | 97 km | 20 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 227 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.5 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 213 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.3 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 239 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2009 | 193 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.3 | 120 km | 27 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 147 km S of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.2 | 57 km | 150 km |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 202 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.2 | 89 km | 37 km |
| Sep 28, 1998 | 202 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.2 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Aug 9, 1992 | 183 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.1 | 100 km | 73 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 167 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.1 | 121 km | 300 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 194 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.1 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 215 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 124 km | 44 km |
| Oct 17, 2012 | 166 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 138 km | 326 km |
| Feb 12, 2009 | 192 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 102 km | 26 km |
| Feb 12, 2009 | 211 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 232 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Feb 22, 2009 | 226 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 110 km | 32 km |
| Feb 11, 2009 | 211 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Mar 12, 1996 | 208 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 131 km | 29 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 227 km NE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia | M5.9 | 97 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1871 | RUANG | Astronomical | 25.0 m | 400 | 145 km |
| 1936 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1892 | AWU VOLCANO, SANGIHE ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 1,532 | 14 km |
| 2009 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 98 km |
| 1856 | SANGIHE ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 2,806 | 14 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in |
Kuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in February to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and August the driest (5.1").