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Weather & Climate in Pototano, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pototano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 35.0 inches.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 4,469.3 sq mi (11,575.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4126°N, 117.4811°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
776 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Nov 8, 2009 | 29 km NNW of Bima, Indonesia | M6.6 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Oct 6, 2002 | 39 km NNW of Dompu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 138 km N of Pototano, Indonesia | M6.1 | 139 km | 521 km |
| May 8, 2010 | 54 km NNW of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Nov 2, 1996 | 96 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.8 | 97 km | 302 km |
| Mar 20, 1995 | 57 km NNW of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia | M5.8 | 117 km | 232 km |
| Feb 7, 2008 | 102 km N of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia | M5.7 | 118 km | 322 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 42 km ESE of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia | M5.7 | 58 km | 160 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 73 km N of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.6 | 74 km | 280 km |
| Mar 17, 2019 | 18 km WNW of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 72 km N of Bima, Indonesia | M5.6 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 70 km N of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.6 | 71 km | 274 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 52 km NE of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 43 km ENE of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.6 | 44 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 86 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.5 | 87 km | 17 km |
| Jan 3, 2003 | Sumbawa region, Indonesia | M5.5 | 50 km | 41 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 30 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 34 km SE of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 40 km | 143 km |
| Oct 19, 1991 | 63 km SSW of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 75 km | 97 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 109 km SSE of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 117 km | 75 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1815 | TAMBORA | Astronomical | 4.0 m | 60,000 | 62 km |
| 2018 | BALI SEA | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17 | 109 km |
| 2018 | BALI SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 560 | 116 km |
| 2018 | BALI SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tambora (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tambora | Stratovolcano | 2,850 m (9,350 ft) | 1967 | 60 km |
| Rinjani | Stratovolcano | 3,726 m (12,224 ft) | 2016 | 111 km |
| Sangeang Api | Complex | 1,912 m (6,273 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in |
Pototano has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in July to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.2") and July the driest (0.3").