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Weather & Climate in Waigete, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waigete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 2,181.0 sq mi (5,648.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.6127°N, 122.4198°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
690 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Dec 12, 1992 | 37 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M7.8 | 60 km | 28 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 150 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M7.0 | 147 km | 552 km |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.7 | 95 km | 66 km |
| Nov 8, 1998 | 41 km SW of Ende, Indonesia | M6.4 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 127 km | 111 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 101 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.2 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 97 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.1 | 90 km | 265 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.1 | 55 km | 21 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 149 km N of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.0 | 147 km | 533 km |
| Mar 2, 1993 | 37 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.9 | 38 km | 15 km |
| Dec 7, 1998 | 59 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 66 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 74 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.8 | 91 km | 32 km |
| Aug 26, 1995 | 63 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.7 | 103 km | 34 km |
| Mar 24, 2024 | 85 km SE of Ende, Indonesia | M5.7 | 94 km | 62 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 25 km WNW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.7 | 109 km | 130 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 25 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.7 | 47 km | 21 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 89 km NW of Ende, Indonesia | M5.6 | 145 km | 22 km |
| May 19, 1993 | 38 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.6 | 56 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 26.2 m (86 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | FLORES SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 26.2 m | 2,500 | 60 km |
| 1928 | FLORES SEA | Explosion | 10.0 m | 226 | 85 km |
| 1979 | LOMBLEN ISLAND [LEMBATA] | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1,239 | 119 km |
| 2021 | FLORES SEA | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lewotobi (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lewotobi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,703 m (5,587 ft) | 2003 | 40 km |
| Ilimuda | Stratovolcano | 881 m (2,890 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Leroboleng | Complex | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) | 2003 | 53 km |
| Kelimutu | Complex | 1,639 m (5,377 ft) | 1968 | 68 km |
| Paluweh | Stratovolcano | 875 m (2,871 ft) | 2013 | 85 km |
| Iya | Stratovolcano | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1969 | 91 km |
| Iliboleng | Stratovolcano | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | 1993 | 97 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 127 km |
| Inielika | Complex | 1,559 m (5,115 ft) | 2001 | 159 km |
| Inierie | Stratovolcano | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | -8050 | 164 km |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in |
Waigete has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (0.5").