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Weather & Climate in Ogotua, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ogotua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9593°N, 120.2637°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
406 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| Jan 1, 1996 | 181 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M7.9 | 45 km | 24 km |
| Jul 22, 1996 | 220 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | M7.0 | 21 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1998 | 127 km NNW of Palu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 1996 | 217 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.6 | 6 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 170 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.4 | 150 km | 97 km |
| Feb 23, 1999 | 127 km NNW of Palu, Indonesia | M6.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 216 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.1 | 11 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 101 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Jul 28, 1996 | 214 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 9 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 155 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 66 km | 35 km |
| Sep 10, 1996 | 215 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 249 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 73 km | 23 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 211 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 154 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 1994 | 293 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 129 km | 38 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 158 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1996 | 154 km NNW of Palu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 94 km | 38 km |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 221 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2000 | 223 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 19 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1996 | Minahasa, Sulawesi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 23 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.7 m (35 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2018 | SULAWESI | Eruption + Earthquake | 10.7 m | 4,340 | 143 km |
| 1968 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 200 | 99 km |
| 1996 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 3.4 m | 9 | 45 km |
| 1938 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 17 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in |
Ogotua has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.8") and October the driest (4.6").