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Weather & Climate in Oeekam, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oeekam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Area | 1,507.9 sq mi (3,905.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.7087°N, 124.5886°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
780 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Dec 5, 1995 | 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia | M6.4 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 146 km | 111 km |
| Jun 15, 2015 | 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.8 | 73 km | 20 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia | M5.7 | 58 km | 27 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Timor region, Indonesia | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 98 km | 66 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 80 km | 30 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 104 km | 88 km |
| Dec 29, 1992 | 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 80 km | 95 km |
| Dec 14, 2009 | 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 108 km | 46 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia | M5.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 1991 | 45 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 108 km | 28 km |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.4 | 80 km | 47 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia | M5.4 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 74 km | 20 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 68 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 128 km | 76 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 20 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 99 km | 29 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 77 km S of Soe, Indonesia | M5.3 | 99 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Frances | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 1992 | Neville | Category 3 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 1991 | Marian | Category 1 | 98 mph | 297 km |
| 1981 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | TIMOR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 149 km |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 143 km |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 172 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in |
Oeekam has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in August to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.4") and September the driest (0.2").