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Weather & Climate in Tarus, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarus has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.1329°N, 123.6878°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
630 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Apr 23, 2004 | 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.7 | 127 km | 66 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 138 km | 111 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 101 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 143 km | 66 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Timor region, Indonesia | M5.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 124 km | 88 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia | M5.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1992 | 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 99 km | 95 km |
| Dec 14, 2009 | 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 12 km | 46 km |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.4 | 77 km | 47 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 20 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 11 km | 29 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia | M5.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1991 | 45 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 43 km | 28 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 89 km W of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 78 km NW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.3 | 119 km | 113 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 29 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 148 km | 63 km |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 25 km SW of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.3 | 34 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Frances | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 1991 | Marian | Category 1 | 98 mph | 204 km |
| 1981 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliwerung (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 179 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 13.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in |
Tarus has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.6") and August the driest (0.2").