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Weather & Climate in Nunukan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nunukan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 7,352.6 sq mi (19,043.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.1384°N, 117.6507°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 18, 2008 | 50 km NE of Tawau, Malaysia | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 88 km S of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 40 km SSE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.8 | 131 km | 16 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 26 km S of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.6 | 104 km | 40 km |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1991 | 42 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.5 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 40 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.5 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 71 km NNW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 33 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Tawau, Malaysia | M4.3 | 66 km | 50 km |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 34 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.3 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Apr 14, 2020 | 36 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2008 | 131 km SSE of Keningau, Malaysia | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2016 | 16 km SE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.1 | 123 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in |
Nunukan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (3.8").