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Weather & Climate in Tambolaka, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tambolaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 539.3 sq mi (1,396.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.4283°N, 119.2380°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
862 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jan 22, 2019 | 160 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 112 km | 24 km |
| Feb 12, 2016 | 94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 29 km | 28 km |
| Nov 28, 2009 | 172 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Jan 21, 2019 | 142 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 101 km | 26 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 130 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 33 km | 65 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2002 | 84 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 70 km | 29 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 103 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 63 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 1995 | 150 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2012 | 22 km WNW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 125 km | 126 km |
| May 24, 2007 | 118 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 50 km | 38 km |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 131 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 60 km | 83 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 122 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 61 km | 26 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 76 km S of Tambolaka, Indonesia | M5.6 | 77 km | 24 km |
| Jan 23, 2019 | 163 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 103 km | 24 km |
| Oct 24, 2009 | 154 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 71 km | 35 km |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 67 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia | M5.6 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 32 km ESE of Bima, Indonesia | M5.5 | 96 km | 110 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 30 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Inigo | Category 3 | 115 mph | 252 km |
| 1989 | Orson | Category 1 | 109 mph | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sano, Wai (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sano, Wai | Caldera | 1,319 m (4,327 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Sangeang Api | Complex | 1,912 m (6,273 ft) | 2020 | 138 km |
| Ranakah | Lava dome(s) | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) | 1991 | 167 km |
| Tambora | Stratovolcano | 2,850 m (9,350 ft) | 1967 | 189 km |
| Inierie | Stratovolcano | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | -8050 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in |
Tambolaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in August to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.3") and August the driest (0.7").