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Weather & Climate in Saga, Indonesia

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

Saga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,454 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (29°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above US avg
January Average83°F (29°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,454 ft (748 m)
Area905.2 sq mi (2,344.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-8.7694°N, 121.7349°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

589 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.

Dec 12, 1992 37 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia M7.8 37 km 28 km
Apr 23, 2004 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.7 138 km 66 km
Mar 25, 2003 46 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia M6.5 121 km 33 km
Nov 8, 1998 41 km SW of Ende, Indonesia M6.4 53 km 33 km
Oct 23, 1992 101 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 119 km 33 km
Sep 4, 1993 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.2 125 km 33 km
Jan 15, 2006 97 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.1 141 km 265 km
Dec 12, 1992 33 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia M6.1 35 km 21 km
Mar 2, 1993 37 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.9 82 km 15 km
Jan 20, 1993 66 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.8 64 km 33 km
Jul 18, 1991 74 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia M5.8 72 km 32 km
Dec 7, 1998 59 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.8 57 km 33 km
Feb 21, 2022 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.7 138 km 20 km
Aug 26, 1995 63 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.7 58 km 34 km
Jul 15, 1992 25 km WNW of Ende, Indonesia M5.7 32 km 130 km
Dec 12, 1992 25 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia M5.7 40 km 21 km
Mar 24, 2024 85 km SE of Ende, Indonesia M5.7 88 km 62 km
May 19, 1993 38 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia M5.6 55 km 40 km
Jan 25, 2024 89 km NW of Ende, Indonesia M5.6 88 km 22 km
Mar 1, 1990 106 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.6 119 km 39 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 26.2 m (86 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 FLORES SEA Eruption + Earthquake 26.2 m 2,500 37 km
1928 FLORES SEA Explosion 10.0 m 226 50 km
2021 FLORES SEA Earthquake 0.6 m 139 km
1855 FLORES ISLAND Unknown 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kelimutu (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kelimutu Complex 1,639 m (5,377 ft) 1968 9 km
Iya Stratovolcano 618 m (2,028 ft) 1969 17 km
Paluweh Stratovolcano 875 m (2,871 ft) 2013 50 km
Inielika Complex 1,559 m (5,115 ft) 2001 83 km
Inierie Stratovolcano 2,245 m (7,365 ft) -8050 87 km
Lewotobi Stratovolcano(es) 1,703 m (5,587 ft) 2003 117 km
Ilimuda Stratovolcano 881 m (2,890 ft) Unknown 117 km
Leroboleng Complex 1,095 m (3,593 ft) 2003 129 km
Ranakah Lava dome(s) 2,350 m (7,710 ft) 1991 135 km
Iliboleng Stratovolcano 1,659 m (5,443 ft) 1993 174 km
Ililabalekan Stratovolcano 1,018 m (3,340 ft) Unknown 183 km
Sano, Wai Caldera 1,319 m (4,327 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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