Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Somba features a tropical rainforest climate (Af). Temperatures typically range between 27 °C (81 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 24 °C (76 °F) or can rise to as high as 30 °C (86 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 2115 mm (83.3 inches) and receives 222 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Somba enjoys an average of 3399 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 55 minutes to 12 hours 17 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Somba are April, May and October, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 28 to 28 °C (82 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in February, July and August, when daily mean temperatures range from 27 to 27 °C (81 - 81 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Somba experiences 329 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Maximum | 30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
Mean maximum | 29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
Average high | 28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (84°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
Daily mean | 27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
Average low | 26°C (80°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
Mean minimum | 25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
Minimum | 25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Somba, West Sulawesi, Indonesia with other places around the world.
Somba usually has the most precipitation in January, June and December, with an average of 21 rainy days and 257 mm (10.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Somba are July, August and September. On average, 85 mm (3.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 226 (8.9) | 200 (7.9) | 182 (7.2) | 213 (8.4) | 179 (7.0) | 258 (10.2) | 126 (5.0) | 63 (2.5) | 67 (2.6) | 129 (5.1) | 184 (7.2) | 289 (11.4) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 23 | 26 |
The sunniest months in Somba are July, August and October, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 45 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Somba: January, February and December receive an average of 8 hours 22 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 227 | 258 | 285 | 285 | 297 | 286 | 297 | 307 | 295 | 302 | 280 | 275 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 12h 16m | 12h 12m | 12h 6m | 12h 1m | 11h 56m | 11h 55m | 11h 55m | 11h 59m | 12h 4m | 12h 10m | 12h 15m | 12h 17m |
Somba experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in February, March and April, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 15 - 16, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. June, July and November are in the Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 14. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Somba UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Somba. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Somba's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.