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Weather & Climate in Lewolaga, Indonesia

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

Lewolaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area1,786.7 sq mi (4,627.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-8.4196°N, 122.8094°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

873 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.

Jun 17, 1996 169 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M7.9 145 km 587 km
Dec 12, 1992 37 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia M7.8 101 km 28 km
Feb 27, 2015 150 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M7.0 129 km 552 km
Jun 7, 1991 160 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.9 139 km 536 km
Apr 23, 2004 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.7 105 km 66 km
Oct 24, 2017 181 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.7 137 km 554 km
Jan 17, 1997 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.2 97 km 111 km
Sep 4, 1993 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 132 km 33 km
Oct 23, 1992 101 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 120 km 33 km
Dec 12, 1992 33 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia M6.1 98 km 21 km
Jan 15, 2006 97 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.1 70 km 265 km
Aug 23, 2016 149 km N of Maumere, Indonesia M6.0 133 km 533 km
Mar 2, 1993 37 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.9 57 km 15 km
Dec 7, 1998 59 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.8 150 km 33 km
Aug 23, 2016 159 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.8 137 km 520 km
Jul 18, 1991 74 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia M5.8 120 km 32 km
Dec 12, 1992 25 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia M5.7 90 km 21 km
Mar 24, 2024 85 km SE of Ende, Indonesia M5.7 131 km 62 km
Sep 18, 1995 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 119 km 33 km
Aug 26, 1995 63 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.7 140 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 26.2 m (86 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 FLORES SEA Eruption + Earthquake 26.2 m 2,500 101 km
1928 FLORES SEA Explosion 10.0 m 226 122 km
1979 LOMBLEN ISLAND [LEMBATA] Meteorological 9.0 m 1,239 79 km
2021 FLORES SEA Earthquake 0.6 m 113 km
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leroboleng (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leroboleng Complex 1,095 m (3,593 ft) 2003 7 km
Ilimuda Stratovolcano 881 m (2,890 ft) Unknown 9 km
Lewotobi Stratovolcano(es) 1,703 m (5,587 ft) 2003 14 km
Iliboleng Stratovolcano 1,659 m (5,443 ft) 1993 50 km
Ililabalekan Stratovolcano 1,018 m (3,340 ft) Unknown 64 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 85 km
Kelimutu Complex 1,639 m (5,377 ft) 1968 116 km
Paluweh Stratovolcano 875 m (2,871 ft) 2013 122 km
Iya Stratovolcano 618 m (2,028 ft) 1969 139 km
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
May 80°F (26°C) 2.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
August 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in

Lewolaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in August to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and August the driest (0.4").

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