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Weather & Climate in Parepare, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Parepare has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 70.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0135°N, 119.6255°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jan 14, 2021 | 32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M6.2 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 29 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.7 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.4 | 71 km | 31 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 121 km | 28 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.0 | 69 km | 60 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Majene, Indonesia | M4.9 | 136 km | 43 km |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.8 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 16 km | 28 km |
| Apr 26, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSE of Majene, Indonesia | M4.6 | 58 km | 27 km |
| Nov 7, 2009 | 25 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2007 | 13 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.6 | 133 km | 30 km |
| May 23, 2009 | 19 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.5 | 126 km | 50 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 25 km SSW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.5 | 96 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1969 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 664 | 121 km |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | — | 71 | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
Parepare has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.4") and August the driest (2.3").