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Weather & Climate in Wotu, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wotu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 134.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 3,119.4 sq mi (8,079.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5906°N, 120.8040°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
227 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Feb 15, 2011 | 146 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia | M6.1 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 73 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 165 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.8 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 13 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.8 | 147 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 138 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 69 km NNE of Masamba, Indonesia | M5.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 64 km S of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 58 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.5 | 125 km | 39 km |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia | M5.4 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 167 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.3 | 115 km | 28 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 118 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia | M5.3 | 50 km | 64 km |
| Jul 1, 2002 | 59 km W of Poso, Indonesia | M5.3 | 147 km | 43 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia | M5.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2000 | 161 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia | M5.2 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 31 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 53 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.1 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Feb 24, 2009 | 45 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia | M5.1 | 99 km | 35 km |
| Dec 28, 1993 | 58 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia | M5.1 | 78 km | 61 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2025 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 11.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in |
Wotu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 106.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.4") and September the driest (5.0").