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Weather & Climate in Otan, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Otan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-10.1732°N, 123.3891°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

535 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Apr 23, 2004 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.7 109 km 66 km
Sep 4, 1993 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 116 km 33 km
Oct 23, 1992 101 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 120 km 33 km
Jan 17, 1997 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.2 143 km 111 km
Jan 15, 2020 Timor region, Indonesia M5.7 79 km 10 km
Sep 18, 1995 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 150 km 33 km
Jul 25, 2023 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.6 139 km 88 km
Dec 14, 2009 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.5 34 km 46 km
Jul 18, 2005 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia M5.5 97 km 10 km
Dec 29, 1992 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.5 118 km 95 km
Jan 10, 1990 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.5 48 km 33 km
Apr 25, 2000 89 km W of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 65 km 33 km
Jun 24, 1991 45 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 66 km 28 km
Aug 31, 2023 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.4 96 km 47 km
Jul 18, 2005 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia M5.4 122 km 10 km
Nov 18, 2013 20 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 43 km 29 km
Aug 1, 2009 78 km NW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.3 112 km 113 km
Feb 15, 1995 77 km S of Soe, Indonesia M5.3 111 km 33 km
Sep 7, 1999 84 km S of Soe, Indonesia M5.3 119 km 33 km
May 28, 1993 64 km N of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.3 131 km 33 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 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2017 Frances Category 1 81 mph 281 km
1991 Marian Category 1 98 mph 189 km
1981 Max Category 1 92 mph 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ililabalekan (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ililabalekan Stratovolcano 1,018 m (3,340 ft) Unknown 181 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 184 km
Lewotobi Stratovolcano(es) 1,703 m (5,587 ft) 2003 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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