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Weather & Climate in Latuna, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Latuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area1,793.0 sq mi (4,643.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-8.3923°N, 124.0558°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

906 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

May 14, 1995 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 118 km 11 km
Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 76 km 29 km
Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 98 km 33 km
Jan 17, 1997 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.2 80 km 111 km
Mar 20, 2005 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.8 98 km 28 km
Sep 18, 1995 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 62 km 33 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 75 km 29 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 62 km 66 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 127 km 27 km
Jun 17, 1995 96 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.6 116 km 38 km
Jul 25, 2023 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.6 74 km 88 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 88 km 33 km
Oct 29, 2012 146 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.5 69 km 10 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 81 km 25 km
Dec 29, 1992 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.5 101 km 95 km
Feb 10, 2014 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 56 km 19 km
Jun 17, 2019 92 km E of Maumere, Indonesia M5.4 117 km 97 km
Mar 12, 1999 182 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.4 125 km 380 km
Jul 20, 2012 152 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.4 60 km 42 km
Jun 8, 2004 141 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.4 48 km 26 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 LOMBLEN ISLAND [LEMBATA] Meteorological 9.0 m 1,239 65 km
1995 TIMOR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 11 109 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 93 km
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 15 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 56 km
Ililabalekan Stratovolcano 1,018 m (3,340 ft) Unknown 76 km
Iliboleng Stratovolcano 1,659 m (5,443 ft) 1993 88 km
Leroboleng Complex 1,095 m (3,593 ft) 2003 135 km
Lewotobi Stratovolcano(es) 1,703 m (5,587 ft) 2003 142 km
Ilimuda Stratovolcano 881 m (2,890 ft) Unknown 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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