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Weather & Climate in Majene, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Majene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 624.9 sq mi (1,618.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5403°N, 118.9707°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jan 14, 2021 | 32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M6.2 | 64 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 100 km W of Majene, Indonesia | M5.9 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 39 km WSW of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.8 | 98 km | 24 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.7 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.6 | 131 km | 37 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 116 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Majene, Indonesia | M4.9 | 50 km | 43 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.9 | 145 km | 45 km |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 82 km | 28 km |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 58 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.8 | 138 km | 42 km |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 52 km SW of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 52 km NNE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.7 | 144 km | 36 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSE of Majene, Indonesia | M4.6 | 39 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1969 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 664 | 38 km |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | - | 71 | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in |
Majene has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 77.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (2.5").