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Weather & Climate in Lempokasi, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lempokasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 114.4 sq mi (296.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.4557°N, 120.3661°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.4 | 109 km | 31 km |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia | M5.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 82 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 78 km E of Masamba, Indonesia | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.0 | 130 km | 60 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.9 | 98 km | 45 km |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 87 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 93 km | 28 km |
| May 1, 2000 | 98 km S of Poso, Indonesia | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2000 | 87 km S of Poso, Indonesia | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 99 km E of Masamba, Indonesia | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2008 | 89 km NE of Palopo, Indonesia | M4.7 | 130 km | 35 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 118 km NE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2007 | 13 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.6 | 86 km | 30 km |
| Jan 1, 2015 | 93 km S of Poso, Indonesia | M4.6 | 149 km | 35 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 |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | — | 71 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in |
Lempokasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.3") and September the driest (4.6").