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Weather & Climate in Tanjung, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanjung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 784.8 sq mi (2,032.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.3560°N, 116.1565°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
362 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Oct 3, 2002 | 90 km NE of Singaraja, Indonesia | M6.0 | 107 km | 316 km |
| Mar 20, 1995 | 57 km NNW of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia | M5.8 | 53 km | 232 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 24 km NE of Amlapura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 41 km | 45 km |
| Feb 7, 2008 | 102 km N of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia | M5.7 | 113 km | 322 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 54 km SE of Nusa Dua, Indonesia | M5.7 | 107 km | 79 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 42 km ESE of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia | M5.7 | 101 km | 160 km |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 6 km ENE of Ubud, Indonesia | M5.6 | 93 km | 112 km |
| Mar 17, 2019 | 18 km WNW of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia | M5.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1991 | 63 km SSW of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 133 km | 97 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 86 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.5 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jan 6, 2000 | 7 km N of Gili Air, Indonesia | M5.4 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 89 km SSE of Nusa Dua, Indonesia | M5.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 13 km ENE of Nusa Dua, Indonesia | M5.4 | 99 km | 98 km |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Bali region, Indonesia | M5.4 | 81 km | 128 km |
| Aug 13, 2005 | 34 km NW of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.3 | 124 km | 187 km |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 10 km E of Praya, Indonesia | M5.3 | 46 km | 107 km |
| Mar 17, 2019 | 19 km NNW of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia | M5.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2024 | 15 km NNW of Gili Trawangan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 25 km | 23 km |
| May 16, 2005 | 11 km NNE of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.3 | 149 km | 42 km |
| Oct 23, 2001 | 102 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia | M5.2 | 141 km | 295 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1986 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 98 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1857 | BALI SEA | Earthquake | 3.4 m | 36 | 82 km |
| 1815 | BALI SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11,453 | 141 km |
| 2018 | BALI SEA | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17 | 41 km |
| 2018 | BALI SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 560 | 33 km |
| 2018 | BALI SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rinjani (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rinjani | Stratovolcano | 3,726 m (12,224 ft) | 2016 | 35 km |
| Agung | Stratovolcano | 2,997 m (9,833 ft) | 2019 | 71 km |
| Batur | Caldera | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | 2000 | 87 km |
| Buyan-Bratan | Caldera | 2,244 m (7,362 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 14.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in |
Tanjung has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.2") and September the driest (1.3").