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Weather & Climate in Rainis, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Rainis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 94.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates4.2325°N, 126.8665°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.8"
149% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,192 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Feb 11, 2009 196 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines M7.2 66 km 20 km
Jan 21, 2021 211 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.0 111 km 80 km
Sep 2, 1998 123 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.8 131 km 50 km
Jan 8, 2024 93 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.7 110 km 63 km
Feb 15, 2005 Pulau-Pulau Talaud, Indonesia M6.5 76 km 40 km
Jan 11, 2016 227 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.5 37 km 13 km
Jun 18, 1999 106 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.4 145 km 33 km
Mar 16, 2009 213 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.3 59 km 35 km
Jun 14, 2000 264 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 101 km 90 km
Nov 13, 1995 239 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.3 76 km 33 km
Apr 4, 2009 Philippine Islands region M6.3 108 km 48 km
Feb 12, 2009 193 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.3 42 km 27 km
Apr 22, 2025 271 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 113 km 104 km
Mar 31, 2006 202 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.2 76 km 37 km
Sep 28, 1998 202 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.2 67 km 30 km
May 5, 2003 219 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.2 134 km 56 km
Apr 3, 2000 147 km S of Sarangani, Philippines M6.2 140 km 150 km
Apr 19, 2009 194 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 24 km 25 km
Nov 28, 2009 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 138 km 39 km
Jun 14, 2009 107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 134 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 SULAWESI Earthquake 3.0 m 50 km
2009 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 0.1 m 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in

Rainis has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in February to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and August the driest (5.0").

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