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Weather & Climate in Pendolo, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pendolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 138.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,709 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,709 ft (521 m) |
| Area | 3,119.4 sq mi (8,079.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.0746°N, 120.6851°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
363 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 29, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M6.6 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Aug 18, 2012 | 51 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 32 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2002 | 68 km ENE of Poso, Indonesia | M6.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2011 | 146 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia | M6.1 | 100 km | 16 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 49 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 119 km | 26 km |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 73 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2005 | 31 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 128 km | 32 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 165 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.8 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 13 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.8 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 1993 | 70 km SSW of Palu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 128 km | 37 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 69 km NNE of Masamba, Indonesia | M5.6 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 21 km S of Palu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 58 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 71 km | 39 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 64 km S of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia | M5.4 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 36 km SE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.3 | 124 km | 29 km |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 49 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2014 | 42 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.3 | 121 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 50 | 133 km |
| 2025 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in |
Pendolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 106.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.2") and September the driest (5.2").