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Weather & Climate in Watugolok, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Watugolok has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,955 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,955 ft (596 m) |
| Area | 1,786.7 sq mi (4,627.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4382°N, 123.4734°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
948 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Aug 28, 2009 | 211 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.9 | 144 km | 642 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M6.9 | 138 km | 29 km |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.7 | 124 km | 66 km |
| Oct 24, 2017 | 181 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.7 | 143 km | 554 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia | M6.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 52 km | 111 km |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 97 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.1 | 118 km | 265 km |
| Aug 22, 1996 | 202 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.0 | 148 km | 596 km |
| Mar 2, 1993 | 37 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.9 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 138 km | 29 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 93 km | 66 km |
| Jun 17, 1995 | 96 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.6 | 55 km | 38 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 84 km | 88 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 44 km SE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.5 | 123 km | 120 km |
| Dec 29, 1992 | 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 111 km | 95 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 119 km | 19 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 146 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.5 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 135 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.5 | 138 km | 575 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | LOMBLEN ISLAND [LEMBATA] | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1,239 | 18 km |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliwerung (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 15 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Iliboleng | Stratovolcano | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | 1993 | 26 km |
| Leroboleng | Complex | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) | 2003 | 71 km |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 73 km |
| Lewotobi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,703 m (5,587 ft) | 2003 | 78 km |
| Ilimuda | Stratovolcano | 881 m (2,890 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Kelimutu | Complex | 1,639 m (5,377 ft) | 1968 | 186 km |
| Paluweh | Stratovolcano | 875 m (2,871 ft) | 2013 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in |
Watugolok has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.5") and August the driest (0.4").