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Weather & Climate in Witihama, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Witihama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°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 574 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 1,786.7 sq mi (4,627.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.2996°N, 123.2627°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
981 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| Jun 17, 1996 | 169 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M7.9 | 149 km | 587 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 150 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M7.0 | 137 km | 552 km |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 211 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.9 | 130 km | 642 km |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 160 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.9 | 146 km | 536 km |
| Oct 24, 2017 | 181 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.7 | 122 km | 554 km |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.7 | 127 km | 66 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | 217 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.5 | 143 km | 649 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 73 km | 111 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.1 | 149 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 97 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.1 | 90 km | 265 km |
| Aug 22, 1996 | 202 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.0 | 131 km | 596 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 149 km N of Maumere, Indonesia | M6.0 | 145 km | 533 km |
| Mar 2, 1993 | 37 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.9 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 159 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.8 | 145 km | 520 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 25 km WNW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.7 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 121 km | 66 km |
| May 19, 1993 | 38 km NW of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.6 | 140 km | 40 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 165 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.6 | 137 km | 573 km |
| Jun 17, 1995 | 96 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.6 | 28 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 42 km |
| 2021 | FLORES SEA | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 140 km |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliboleng (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iliboleng | Stratovolcano | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | 1993 | 5 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 42 km |
| Leroboleng | Complex | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) | 2003 | 48 km |
| Ilimuda | Stratovolcano | 881 m (2,890 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Lewotobi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,703 m (5,587 ft) | 2003 | 60 km |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 98 km |
| Kelimutu | Complex | 1,639 m (5,377 ft) | 1968 | 167 km |
| Paluweh | Stratovolcano | 875 m (2,871 ft) | 2013 | 171 km |
| Iya | Stratovolcano | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1969 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in |
Witihama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.4") and August the driest (0.3").