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Weather & Climate in Rappang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rappang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°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 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.8445°N, 119.8173°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 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 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 13 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.7 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.4 | 71 km | 31 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 100 km | 28 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 113 km | 13 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.0 | 80 km | 60 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Majene, Indonesia | M4.9 | 149 km | 43 km |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.9 | 131 km | 45 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.8 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 20 km | 28 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 118 km NE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 67 km ESE of Palopo, Indonesia | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSE of Majene, Indonesia | M4.6 | 76 km | 27 km |
| Jan 19, 2007 | 13 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.6 | 112 km | 30 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 | 124 km |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | — | 71 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in |
Rappang has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 88.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.9") and September the driest (3.9").