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Weather & Climate in Sape, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 3,965.6 sq mi (10,270.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.5667°N, 118.9833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,050 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Nov 8, 2009 | 29 km NNW of Bima, Indonesia | M6.6 | 56 km | 18 km |
| Oct 6, 2002 | 39 km NNW of Dompu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2016 | 94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 127 km | 28 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 130 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 57 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 147 km | 14 km |
| May 8, 2010 | 54 km NNW of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 74 km | 65 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2002 | 84 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 90 km | 29 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 54 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.9 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.8 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jan 20, 2012 | 22 km WNW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 81 km | 126 km |
| May 5, 1995 | 150 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2007 | 118 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 112 km | 38 km |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 131 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 127 km | 83 km |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 43 km ENE of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.6 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 52 km NE of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2009 | 154 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 72 km N of Bima, Indonesia | M5.6 | 91 km | 11 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 32 km ESE of Bima, Indonesia | M5.5 | 4 km | 110 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1815 | TAMBORA | Astronomical | 4.0 m | 60,000 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangeang Api (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangeang Api | Complex | 1,912 m (6,273 ft) | 2020 | 42 km |
| Sano, Wai | Caldera | 1,319 m (4,327 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Tambora | Stratovolcano | 2,850 m (9,350 ft) | 1967 | 114 km |
| Ranakah | Lava dome(s) | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) | 1991 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in |
Sape has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.6") and September the driest (0.6").