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Weather & Climate in Kupang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kupang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.1708°N, 123.6069°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
590 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Apr 23, 2004 | 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.7 | 123 km | 66 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 142 km | 111 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 101 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 150 km | 66 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Timor region, Indonesia | M5.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 130 km | 88 km |
| Dec 14, 2009 | 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 17 km | 46 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1992 | 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 106 km | 95 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.4 | 84 km | 47 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 20 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 21 km | 29 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 89 km W of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 1991 | 45 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 46 km | 28 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 77 km S of Soe, Indonesia | M5.3 | 89 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1993 | 64 km N of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 25 km SW of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.3 | 25 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Frances | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 1991 | Marian | Category 1 | 98 mph | 197 km |
| 1981 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 232 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ililabalekan (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 183 km |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 15.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in |
Kupang has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.3") and August the driest (0.1").