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Weather & Climate in Tanahwangko, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanahwangko has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 95.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 56.8 sq mi (147.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.3937°N, 124.6823°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
889 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 19, 1990 | 75 km NNE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.5 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 58 km S of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.3 | 67 km | 91 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 88 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.2 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Jun 10, 1992 | 83 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 74 km | 31 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 119 km ESE of Tondano, Indonesia | M6.0 | 147 km | 69 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 105 km W of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 94 km | 30 km |
| Jun 6, 1992 | 89 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 118 km ESE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia | M5.9 | 148 km | 57 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 95 km NNE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 146 km | 34 km |
| Jul 24, 2003 | 132 km S of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 140 km | 73 km |
| Nov 30, 1990 | 98 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 89 km | 28 km |
| Apr 7, 1997 | 114 km SSE of Tondano, Indonesia | M5.8 | 135 km | 60 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 120 km ESE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia | M5.8 | 147 km | 37 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 90 km S of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 98 km | 123 km |
| Jun 11, 1992 | 81 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 72 km | 28 km |
| May 4, 2019 | 143 km WNW of Manado, Indonesia | M5.7 | 131 km | 327 km |
| Jun 9, 1992 | 73 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.7 | 64 km | 42 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 120 km ESE of Tondano, Indonesia | M5.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 99 km ENE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia | M5.7 | 134 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1871 | RUANG | Astronomical | 25.0 m | 400 | 129 km |
| 1885 | SULAWESI ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 54 km |
| 1859 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Unknown | — | — | 47 km |
| 1857 | KEMA, SULAWESI I, N. MOLUCCAS IS | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
| 1845 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 118 | 22 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lokon-Empung (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lokon-Empung | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,580 m (5,184 ft) | 2015 | 13 km |
| Mahawu | Stratovolcano | 1,299 m (4,262 ft) | 1977 | 21 km |
| Tondano Caldera | Caldera | 1,202 m (3,944 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Soputan | Stratovolcano | 1,785 m (5,856 ft) | 2020 | 32 km |
| Klabat | Stratovolcano | 1,968 m (6,457 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Tangkoko-Duasudara | Stratovolcano | 1,334 m (4,377 ft) | 1880 | 58 km |
| Ambang | Complex | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | 2005 | 77 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 10.5 in |
Tanahwangko has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in February to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 98.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.2") and August the driest (4.1").