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Weather & Climate in Palakka, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palakka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 2,177.2 sq mi (5,638.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.5313°N, 120.2892°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.4 | 23 km | 31 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.0 | 38 km | 60 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 104 km | 28 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.8 | 19 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 118 km NE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSE of Majene, Indonesia | M4.6 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 122 km ENE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Polewali, Indonesia | M4.5 | 147 km | 39 km |
| Mar 8, 2021 | 85 km SE of Sinjai, Indonesia | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 115 km WSW of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 3 km NNE of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 17 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.4 | 100 km | 28 km |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 28 km SSE of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.3 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 33 km E of Sinjai, Indonesia | M4.3 | 69 km | 16 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 35 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.3 | 48 km | 60 km |
| Dec 14, 1995 | 90 km ESE of Palopo, Indonesia | M4.3 | 138 km | 59 km |
| Feb 14, 1992 | 18 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | — | 71 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 9.0 in |
Palakka has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 88.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.5") and September the driest (3.6").