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Weather & Climate in Lirung, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lirung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 94.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.9374°N, 126.6957°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,262 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Feb 11, 2009 | 196 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M7.2 | 35 km | 20 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 156 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M7.0 | 139 km | 30 km |
| Jan 21, 2021 | 211 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M7.0 | 148 km | 80 km |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 140 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.9 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 93 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.7 | 125 km | 63 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Pulau-Pulau Talaud, Indonesia | M6.5 | 96 km | 40 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 227 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.5 | 19 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 150 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.4 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Apr 4, 2009 | Philippine Islands region | M6.3 | 146 km | 48 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 213 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.3 | 22 km | 35 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 264 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.3 | 132 km | 90 km |
| Feb 12, 2009 | 193 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.3 | 20 km | 27 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 239 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.3 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 202 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.2 | 42 km | 37 km |
| Sep 28, 1998 | 202 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.2 | 34 km | 30 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 147 km S of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.2 | 122 km | 150 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 271 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.2 | 143 km | 104 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 219 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.2 | 142 km | 56 km |
| Aug 9, 1992 | 183 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.1 | 38 km | 73 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 215 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 112 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1936 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1892 | AWU VOLCANO, SANGIHE ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 1,532 | 136 km |
| 2009 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 34 km |
| 1856 | SANGIHE ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 2,806 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.4 in |
Lirung has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 95.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (5.3").