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Weather & Climate in Poigar, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Poigar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 118.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 56.8 sq mi (147.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0208°N, 124.3089°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,237 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 19, 1990 | 75 km NNE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.5 | 98 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 86 km N of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.5 | 147 km | 19 km |
| May 19, 2006 | 161 km S of Tondano, Indonesia | M6.3 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 58 km S of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.3 | 53 km | 91 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 88 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.2 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 91 km | 22 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 108 km SE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 137 km | 122 km |
| Jun 6, 1992 | 89 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 30 km | 18 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 105 km W of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 51 km | 30 km |
| Jun 10, 1992 | 83 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 25 km | 31 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 97 km SE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 124 km | 109 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | Minahasa, Sulawesi, Indonesia | M6.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 19, 1991 | 88 km N of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1992 | 81 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 22 km | 28 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 112 km SE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 139 km | 115 km |
| Jul 24, 2003 | 132 km S of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 103 km | 73 km |
| Nov 30, 1990 | 98 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 38 km | 28 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | Molucca Sea | M5.8 | 117 km | 89 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 95 km NNE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 110 km | 34 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 90 km S of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 69 km | 123 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1885 | SULAWESI ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 9 km |
| 1859 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Unknown | — | — | 96 km |
| 1857 | KEMA, SULAWESI I, N. MOLUCCAS IS | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1845 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 118 | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambang (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambang | Complex | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | 2005 | 33 km |
| Soputan | Stratovolcano | 1,785 m (5,856 ft) | 2020 | 49 km |
| Tondano Caldera | Caldera | 1,202 m (3,944 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Lokon-Empung | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,580 m (5,184 ft) | 2015 | 66 km |
| Mahawu | Stratovolcano | 1,299 m (4,262 ft) | 1977 | 72 km |
| Klabat | Stratovolcano | 1,968 m (6,457 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Tangkoko-Duasudara | Stratovolcano | 1,334 m (4,377 ft) | 1880 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 10.4 in |
Poigar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 74°F in February to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 98.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.1") and August the driest (4.0").