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Weather & Climate in Waingapu, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waingapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 81,664/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.6567°N, 120.2641°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
512 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Nov 8, 1998 | 41 km SW of Ende, Indonesia | M6.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2016 | 94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.3 | 95 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2019 | 142 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 143 km | 26 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 130 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 103 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 119 km | 65 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 122 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 122 km | 26 km |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 67 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia | M5.6 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 76 km S of Tambolaka, Indonesia | M5.6 | 128 km | 24 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 57 km SW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.5 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 33 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 34 km | 69 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 61 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.5 | 62 km | 21 km |
| Mar 29, 1992 | 149 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Aug 17, 1997 | 18 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia | M5.4 | 135 km | 74 km |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 39 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 39 km | 49 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 37 km SW of Komodo, Indonesia | M5.3 | 139 km | 115 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 64 km S of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.3 | 64 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 52 km SW of Waingapu, Indonesia | M5.3 | 53 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Inigo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 1989 | Orson | Category 2 | 109 mph | 272 km |
| 1981 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | FLORES ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sano, Wai (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sano, Wai | Caldera | 1,319 m (4,327 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Inierie | Stratovolcano | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | -8050 | 115 km |
| Ranakah | Lava dome(s) | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) | 1991 | 119 km |
| Inielika | Complex | 1,559 m (5,115 ft) | 2001 | 130 km |
| Iya | Stratovolcano | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1969 | 173 km |
| Kelimutu | Complex | 1,639 m (5,377 ft) | 1968 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in |
Waingapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (0.4").