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Weather & Climate in Masamba, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Masamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 128 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 3,119.4 sq mi (8,079.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5537°N, 120.3279°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
268 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 29, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M6.6 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Aug 18, 2012 | 51 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2011 | 146 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia | M6.1 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 73 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 13 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.8 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 1993 | 70 km SSW of Palu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 136 km | 37 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.6 | 107 km | 37 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 69 km NNE of Masamba, Indonesia | M5.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 105 km | 39 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 64 km S of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 58 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia | M5.4 | 44 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2002 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M5.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 36 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 118 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia | M5.3 | 99 km | 64 km |
| Jul 1, 2002 | 59 km W of Poso, Indonesia | M5.3 | 128 km | 43 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 71 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 31 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2025 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in |
Masamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.7") and September the driest (4.8").