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Weather & Climate in Malahar, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malahar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9492°N, 120.0719°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
510 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jan 22, 2019 | 160 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 127 km | 24 km |
| Feb 12, 2016 | 94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 81 km | 28 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 130 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 2009 | 172 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Jan 21, 2019 | 142 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 109 km | 26 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 103 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 122 km | 65 km |
| May 5, 1995 | 150 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 122 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 96 km | 26 km |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 131 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 146 km | 83 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 76 km S of Tambolaka, Indonesia | M5.6 | 98 km | 24 km |
| Jan 23, 2019 | 163 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 132 km | 24 km |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 67 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia | M5.6 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Oct 24, 2009 | 154 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 140 km | 35 km |
| May 24, 2007 | 118 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 147 km | 38 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 33 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 70 km | 69 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 57 km SW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 103 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 61 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 32 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Inigo | Category 3 | 98 mph | 259 km |
| 1989 | Orson | Category 2 | 121 mph | 240 km |
| 1981 | Max | Category 2 | 98 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | FLORES ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sano, Wai (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sano, Wai | Caldera | 1,319 m (4,327 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Inierie | Stratovolcano | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | -8050 | 153 km |
| Ranakah | Lava dome(s) | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) | 1991 | 156 km |
| Inielika | Complex | 1,559 m (5,115 ft) | 2001 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in |
Malahar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.8") and August the driest (0.6").