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Weather & Climate in Luwuk, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luwuk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 5,999.5 sq mi (15,538.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9516°N, 122.7875°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
959 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| May 4, 2000 | 89 km E of Luwuk, Indonesia | M7.6 | 89 km | 26 km |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M6.8 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 99 km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.3 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Jun 24, 2006 | 76 km NE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.3 | 77 km | 26 km |
| Aug 12, 1999 | 92 km SSW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.2 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 2001 | 63 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 106 km | 156 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 53 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 115 km | 148 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 70 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.1 | 70 km | 31 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 108 km SE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 147 km | 122 km |
| Dec 17, 2012 | 118 km ENE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.1 | 118 km | 44 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 72 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 140 km | 147 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 87 km NE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.0 | 88 km | 28 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 62 km SSE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 114 km | 154 km |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 67 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 101 km | 143 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 58 km SSE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 121 km | 144 km |
| Nov 24, 1992 | 73 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 97 km | 200 km |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 102 km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 67 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 105 km | 181 km |
| Jun 15, 1992 | 67 km S of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 101 km | 128 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2000 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 54 | 89 km |
| 1939 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in |
Luwuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (2.3").