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Weather & Climate in Tambu, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tambu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°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 99.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0483°N, 119.8794°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
434 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| Jan 1, 1996 | 181 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M7.9 | 87 km | 24 km |
| Jul 22, 1996 | 220 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | M7.0 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1998 | 127 km NNW of Palu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 1996 | 217 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.6 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 32 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Aug 18, 2012 | 51 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1999 | 127 km NNW of Palu, Indonesia | M6.2 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 216 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.1 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 101 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 14 km | 13 km |
| Oct 10, 1998 | 55 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 1996 | 214 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1998 | 57 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2005 | 31 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 126 km | 32 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 155 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 61 km | 35 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 49 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 129 km | 26 km |
| Sep 10, 1996 | 215 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 154 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 211 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2000 | 223 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 158 km N of Palu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 64 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 50 | 134 km |
| 2018 | SULAWESI | Eruption + Earthquake | 10.7 m | 4,340 | 23 km |
| 1968 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 200 | 29 km |
| 1996 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 3.4 m | 9 | 87 km |
| 1938 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 17 | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in |
Tambu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 80.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.9") and October the driest (4.9").