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Weather & Climate in Sukamaju, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sukamaju has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 212.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 3,119.4 sq mi (8,079.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.6098°N, 120.4664°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
240 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 29, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M6.6 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Aug 18, 2012 | 51 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2011 | 146 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia | M6.1 | 114 km | 16 km |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 73 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 69 km NNE of Masamba, Indonesia | M5.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia | M5.6 | 123 km | 37 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 58 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 113 km | 39 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 64 km S of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia | M5.4 | 58 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 36 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2002 | 59 km W of Poso, Indonesia | M5.3 | 136 km | 43 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 118 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia | M5.3 | 86 km | 64 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 80 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 39 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.1 | 118 km | 70 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 31 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 53 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.1 | 113 km | 19 km |
| May 12, 2010 | 52 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.1 | 148 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in |
Sukamaju has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 111.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (14.2") and September the driest (5.0").