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Weather & Climate in Rantepao, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rantepao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 102.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,572 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,572 ft (784 m) |
| Area | 701.5 sq mi (1,817.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.9701°N, 119.8978°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 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 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 73 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.7 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.6 | 84 km | 37 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 69 km NNE of Masamba, Indonesia | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 58 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 64 km S of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia | M5.4 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 8 km | 28 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 57 km | 13 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 78 km E of Masamba, Indonesia | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 70 km NE of Masamba, Indonesia | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.9 | 33 km | 45 km |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | 101 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.9 | 103 km | 49 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.8 | 111 km | 33 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 | 113 km |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | - | 71 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 12.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 12.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 13.2 in |
Rantepao has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in June to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 117.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.2") and September the driest (4.9").