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Weather & Climate in Watampone, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Watampone has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 2,177.2 sq mi (5,638.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.5386°N, 120.3279°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 28, 1997 | 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M5.9 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.4 | 27 km | 31 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.0 | 42 km | 60 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 107 km | 28 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.8 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 118 km NE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 122 km ENE of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 115 km WSW of Kendari, Indonesia | M4.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2021 | 85 km SE of Sinjai, Indonesia | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 3 km NNE of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Sulawesi, Indonesia | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 17 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.4 | 104 km | 28 km |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 28 km SSE of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.3 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 33 km E of Sinjai, Indonesia | M4.3 | 67 km | 16 km |
| Dec 14, 1995 | 90 km ESE of Palopo, Indonesia | M4.3 | 137 km | 59 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 35 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.3 | 52 km | 60 km |
| Feb 14, 1992 | 18 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.3 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 1997 | 23 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.1 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.0 | 26 km | 33 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 |
| 1967 | MAKASSAR STRAIT | Earthquake | — | 71 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in |
Watampone has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.8") and September the driest (3.8").