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Weather & Climate in Paga, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2,181.0 sq mi (5,648.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7766°N, 122.0455°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
571 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Dec 12, 1992 | 37 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M7.8 | 37 km | 28 km |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.7 | 109 km | 66 km |
| Nov 8, 1998 | 41 km SW of Ende, Indonesia | M6.4 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 101 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.1 | 32 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 97 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.1 | 122 km | 265 km |
| Mar 2, 1993 | 37 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.9 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 74 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.8 | 79 km | 32 km |
| Dec 7, 1998 | 59 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 66 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.8 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 1995 | 63 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.7 | 78 km | 34 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 25 km WNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.7 | 66 km | 130 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 25 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.7 | 29 km | 21 km |
| Mar 24, 2024 | 85 km SE of Ende, Indonesia | M5.7 | 73 km | 62 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 89 km NW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.6 | 116 km | 22 km |
| May 19, 1993 | 38 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.6 | 48 km | 40 km |
| Jun 17, 1995 | 96 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.6 | 121 km | 38 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 106 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.6 | 142 km | 39 km |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Flores region, Indonesia | M5.5 | 79 km | 173 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 26.2 m (86 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | FLORES SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 26.2 m | 2,500 | 37 km |
| 1928 | FLORES SEA | Explosion | 10.0 m | 226 | 63 km |
| 2021 | FLORES SEA | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 132 km |
| 1855 | FLORES ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kelimutu (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kelimutu | Complex | 1,639 m (5,377 ft) | 1968 | 25 km |
| Iya | Stratovolcano | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1969 | 46 km |
| Paluweh | Stratovolcano | 875 m (2,871 ft) | 2013 | 63 km |
| Lewotobi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,703 m (5,587 ft) | 2003 | 84 km |
| Ilimuda | Stratovolcano | 881 m (2,890 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Leroboleng | Complex | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) | 2003 | 98 km |
| Inielika | Complex | 1,559 m (5,115 ft) | 2001 | 117 km |
| Inierie | Stratovolcano | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | -8050 | 121 km |
| Iliboleng | Stratovolcano | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | 1993 | 142 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Ranakah | Lava dome(s) | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) | 1991 | 169 km |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in |
Paga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and August the driest (0.6").