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Galela, Indonesia
Full City Profile
8,760
Population
5/sq mi density
184 ft
Elevation
56 meters
78°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Galela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 1,883.6 sq mi (4,878.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.8234°N, 127.7889°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | HALMAHERA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 9 | 90 km |
| 1846 | TERNATE ISLAND, N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 2014 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1854 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1673 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 58 km |
| 1608 | GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tarakan (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tarakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Unknown | 5 km |
| Dukono | Complex | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) | 2020 | 19 km |
| Ibu | Stratovolcano | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) | 2020 | 41 km |
| Gamkonora | Stratovolcano | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 2007 | 57 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 125 km |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in |
Galela has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in February to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.9") and September the driest (5.1").