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Weather & Climate in Tao, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 1,904.9 sq mi (4,933.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.6885°N, 119.8241°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
916 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Nov 8, 2009 | 29 km NNW of Bima, Indonesia | M6.6 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 46 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M6.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2016 | 94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 115 km | 28 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 130 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 57 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Jul 24, 2002 | 84 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 148 km | 29 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 75 km | 65 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 54 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.9 | 75 km | 14 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.8 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Jan 23, 2000 | 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.8 | 118 km | 47 km |
| Jan 20, 2012 | 22 km WNW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 34 km | 126 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.7 | 103 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2000 | 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.6 | 120 km | 46 km |
| May 24, 2007 | 118 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 148 km | 38 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 33 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 89 km | 69 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 32 km ESE of Bima, Indonesia | M5.5 | 93 km | 110 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 57 km SW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 30 km SSE of Dompu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 61 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 139 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | FLORES ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sano, Wai (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sano, Wai | Caldera | 1,319 m (4,327 ft) | Unknown | 18 km |
| Ranakah | Lava dome(s) | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) | 1991 | 77 km |
| Sangeang Api | Complex | 1,912 m (6,273 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Inierie | Stratovolcano | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | -8050 | 126 km |
| Inielika | Complex | 1,559 m (5,115 ft) | 2001 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).