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Weather & Climate in Labuhan Bajau, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Labuhan Bajau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 147.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 183.4 sq mi (474.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.4012°N, 96.4552°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,736 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.6.
| Mar 28, 2005 | 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M8.6 | 81 km | 30 km |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.8 | 66 km | 31 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 56 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.4 | 68 km | 26 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.4 | 63 km | 30 km |
| May 19, 2005 | 89 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.9 | 80 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 99 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.8 | 111 km | 36 km |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 94 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.7 | 95 km | 21 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.4 | 149 km | 31 km |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 44 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 57 km | 22 km |
| Apr 25, 2006 | 87 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 75 km | 21 km |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 96 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 127 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 121 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 75 km | 34 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 62 km | 27 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 14 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 12 km | 17 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 75 km | 29 km |
| Apr 28, 2005 | 60 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 49 km | 22 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 54 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 43 km | 24 km |
| Jan 26, 2011 | 58 km ESE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 47 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.9 m (167 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | OFF W. COAST OF SUMATRA | Earthquake | 50.9 m | 227,899 | 112 km |
| 1907 | NW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 2,188 | 107 km |
| 2005 | INDONESIA | Earthquake | 4.2 m | 1,319 | 81 km |
| 2010 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in |
Labuhan Bajau has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 126.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.6") and June the driest (7.2").