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Weather & Climate in Sowau, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sowau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 80°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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.5694°N, 123.3753°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
335 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Apr 23, 2004 | 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.7 | 147 km | 66 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Timor region, Indonesia | M5.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 2009 | 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 68 km | 46 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 1991 | 45 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 62 km | 28 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 89 km W of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.4 | 135 km | 47 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 20 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 71 km | 29 km |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 25 km SW of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.3 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 84 km S of Soe, Indonesia | M5.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 77 km S of Soe, Indonesia | M5.3 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2005 | 72 km SSE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.2 | 65 km | 42 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 192 km SW of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 2009 | 48 km SE of Soe, Indonesia | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2016 | Timor region, Indonesia | M5.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 17 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.2 | 69 km | 35 km |
| Oct 16, 1991 | 30 km SSE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.1 | 39 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Frances | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 1995 | Chloe | Category 1 | 109 mph | 265 km |
| 1992 | Neville | Category 2 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 1991 | Marian | Category 1 | 98 mph | 146 km |
| 1981 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 184 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).