Sumbawa Besar weather in July
In July, Sumbawa Besar sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 6 mm of rain across 1.6 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in July, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of July to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Sumbawa Besar's 3rd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sumbawa Besar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- 1.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:29 AM – 6:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Sumbawa Besar is place in Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical July day in Sumbawa Besar reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 30 | 22 |
| 19 | 30 | 22 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 22 |
| 22 | 30 | 22 |
| 23 | 30 | 22 |
| 24 | 30 | 22 |
| 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 22 |
How July really feels in Sumbawa Besar
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Sumbawa Besar weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 9th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 338 | 29.1 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 317 | 26.4 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 29° / 24° | 235 | 25.3 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 24° | 106 | 17 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| May | 30° / 23° | 31 | 7 | 11.6 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 30° / 23° | 14 | 3.3 | 11.5 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 6 | 1.6 | 11.6 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| Sep | 31° / 23° | 5 | 1.2 | 12 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 32° / 24° | 22 | 4.8 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 31° / 24° | 94 | 14.7 | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 30° / 24° | 264 | 26.6 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%.
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| Clearer (%) | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 67 | 33 |
| 4 | 67 | 33 |
| 5 | 66 | 34 |
| 6 | 65 | 35 |
| 7 | 65 | 35 |
| 8 | 66 | 34 |
| 9 | 66 | 34 |
| 10 | 66 | 34 |
| 11 | 67 | 33 |
| 12 | 68 | 32 |
| 13 | 68 | 32 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 70 | 30 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 73 | 27 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 74 | 26 |
| 24 | 74 | 26 |
| 25 | 74 | 26 |
| 26 | 74 | 26 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 73 | 27 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 73 | 27 |
| 31 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Sumbawa Besar gets around 6 mm of rain over 1.6 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 5% and peaks near 8% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 7 |
| 9 | 7 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 6 |
| 12 | 6 |
| 13 | 6 |
| 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 17 | 4 |
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 24 | 3 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 26 | 3 |
| 27 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 |
| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the muggy band about 67% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 91% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Muggy (%) | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 |
| Oppressive (%) | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 58 | 35 |
| 2 | 7 | 59 | 34 |
| 3 | 7 | 59 | 34 |
| 4 | 7 | 60 | 33 |
| 5 | 7 | 60 | 33 |
| 6 | 7 | 61 | 32 |
| 7 | 7 | 61 | 32 |
| 8 | 8 | 61 | 31 |
| 9 | 8 | 61 | 31 |
| 10 | 8 | 62 | 30 |
| 11 | 8 | 62 | 30 |
| 12 | 8 | 63 | 29 |
| 13 | 8 | 64 | 28 |
| 14 | 8 | 65 | 27 |
| 15 | 8 | 66 | 26 |
| 16 | 8 | 67 | 25 |
| 17 | 8 | 68 | 24 |
| 18 | 9 | 68 | 23 |
| 19 | 9 | 69 | 22 |
| 20 | 9 | 70 | 21 |
| 21 | 9 | 71 | 20 |
| 22 | 10 | 71 | 19 |
| 23 | 10 | 72 | 18 |
| 24 | 10 | 73 | 17 |
| 25 | 10 | 74 | 16 |
| 26 | 10 | 75 | 15 |
| 27 | 10 | 76 | 14 |
| 28 | 11 | 76 | 13 |
| 29 | 11 | 77 | 12 |
| 30 | 11 | 77 | 12 |
| 31 | 11 | 78 | 11 |
Wind in July
Winds average 11 km/h in July, the windiest month of the year.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of July to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:28 AM to 6:28 AM, and sunset from 5:59 PM to 6:05 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 5:59 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 5:59 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 5:59 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:00 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:00 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:00 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:00 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:01 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:01 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:01 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:01 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:02 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:02 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:02 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:02 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:04 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:04 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:04 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:04 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:04 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:04 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:05 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:05 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:05 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:05 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.06 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.84 kWh/m² to a high of 6.73 kWh/m² in October across the year — July's 5.06 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Sumbawa Besar
None of Sumbawa Besar's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Sumbawa Besar sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Sumbawa Besar's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Sumbawa Besar?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Sumbawa Besar for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Sumbawa Besar in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Sumbawa Besar sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
Sea temperature near Sumbawa Besar in July
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in November at about 30°C and coldest in August near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Sumbawa Besar in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sumbawa Besar peaks around March 12 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Sumbawa Besar in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sumbawa Besar is worst in October — around 30 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (March, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 30 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Sumbawa Besar?
Sumbawa Besar sits at 8.5°S, 117.4°E, 14 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Taliwang, 68 km away.
Topography around Sumbawa Besar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sumbawa Besar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sumbawa Besar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 115 m around an average of 32 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 948 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,795 m.
The land around Sumbawa Besar is covered by grassland (33%), trees (24%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, trees (31%), water (25%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and water (54%) and trees (32%) within 80 km.
Indonesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,060
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 11.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 471
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sumbawa Besar (-8.4932°, 117.4202°, elevation 14 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).