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Weather & Climate in Sengkang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sengkang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 75°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 75 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 1,110.4 sq mi (2,876.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.1279°N, 120.0297°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.4 | 33 km | 31 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 133 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.0 | 48 km | 60 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 53 km | 28 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.8 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 118 km NE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 67 km ESE of Palopo, Indonesia | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 122 km ENE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSE of Majene, Indonesia | M4.6 | 104 km | 27 km |
| Jan 19, 2007 | 13 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.6 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 51 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.5 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 48 km N of Polewali, Indonesia | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2019 | 40 km N of Polewali, Indonesia | M4.5 | 140 km | 29 km |
| May 23, 2009 | 19 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.5 | 142 km | 50 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 25 km SSW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M4.5 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Polewali, Indonesia | M4.5 | 98 km | 39 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 17 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.4 | 49 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | — | 71 | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in |
Sengkang has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 77.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.4") and October the driest (4.5").