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Weather & Climate in Saenam, Indonesia

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

Saenam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,091 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,091 ft (1,247 m)
Area1,507.9 sq mi (3,905.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-9.5409°N, 124.3034°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

845 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 70 km 33 km
Jan 17, 1997 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.2 110 km 111 km
Jun 15, 2015 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.8 106 km 20 km
Sep 18, 1995 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 92 km 33 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 67 km 27 km
Jan 15, 2020 Timor region, Indonesia M5.7 96 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 69 km 66 km
Jul 25, 2023 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.6 69 km 88 km
Mar 3, 2016 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.6 114 km 30 km
Dec 14, 2009 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.5 89 km 46 km
Jan 10, 1990 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.5 80 km 33 km
Jul 18, 2005 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia M5.5 42 km 10 km
Dec 29, 1992 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.5 44 km 95 km
Oct 31, 1990 68 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.4 97 km 76 km
Nov 18, 2013 20 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 83 km 29 km
Jun 24, 1991 45 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 108 km 28 km
Mar 3, 2016 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste M5.4 98 km 20 km
Aug 31, 2023 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.4 45 km 47 km
Jul 18, 2005 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia M5.4 49 km 10 km
Feb 15, 1995 77 km S of Soe, Indonesia M5.3 113 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2017 Frances Category 1 81 mph 288 km
1991 Marian Category 1 98 mph 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 LOMBLEN ISLAND [LEMBATA] Meteorological 9.0 m 1,239 137 km
1995 TIMOR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 11 146 km
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 116 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 138 km
Ililabalekan Stratovolcano 1,018 m (3,340 ft) Unknown 150 km
Iliboleng Stratovolcano 1,659 m (5,443 ft) 1993 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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