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Weather & Climate in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Labuan Bajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 1,904.9 sq mi (4,933.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4964°N, 119.8877°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
957 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| May 24, 1990 | 135 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M7.1 | 137 km | 589 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 29 km NNW of Bima, Indonesia | M6.6 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 46 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M6.5 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2016 | 94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 129 km N of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 130 km | 550 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 57 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 58 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 54 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.9 | 55 km | 14 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 95 km | 65 km |
| Jan 23, 2000 | 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.8 | 99 km | 47 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.8 | 59 km | 7 km |
| Jan 20, 2012 | 22 km WNW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 23 km | 126 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.7 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 89 km NW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.6 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Jan 23, 2000 | 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.6 | 102 km | 46 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 142 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.6 | 144 km | 500 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 32 km ESE of Bima, Indonesia | M5.5 | 100 km | 110 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 57 km SW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 67 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | FLORES ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sano, Wai (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sano, Wai | Caldera | 1,319 m (4,327 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| Ranakah | Lava dome(s) | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) | 1991 | 71 km |
| Sangeang Api | Complex | 1,912 m (6,273 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Inielika | Complex | 1,559 m (5,115 ft) | 2001 | 123 km |
| Inierie | Stratovolcano | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | -8050 | 124 km |
| Iya | Stratovolcano | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1969 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 8.6 in |
Labuan Bajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.8") and August the driest (1.0").