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Gorontalo, Indonesia

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198,539 Population 7,935/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Gorontalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.8 km²)
Population Density7,935/sq mi
Coordinates0.5375°N, 123.0625°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,525 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M5.2 on Aug 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 1990 75 km NNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M7.8 76 km
Jun 20, 1991 79 km NNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M7.5 79 km
Nov 25, 1997 97 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M7.0 98 km
May 19, 1991 69 km N of Gorontalo, Indonesia M7.0 70 km
Aug 8, 1991 67 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.7 68 km
Apr 18, 1990 86 km N of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.5 87 km
Apr 19, 1990 75 km NNE of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.5 75 km
Jul 23, 2025 109 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.3 109 km
Jun 24, 2006 76 km NE of Luwuk, Indonesia M6.3 104 km
Dec 13, 1990 88 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia M6.2 126 km
Mar 15, 2015 70 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia M6.1 146 km
Apr 16, 1992 89 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.1 90 km
Jan 6, 2021 53 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.1 54 km
Jan 19, 2020 108 km SE of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.1 109 km
Dec 9, 2001 63 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.1 64 km
Mar 14, 2001 130 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.0 131 km
Sep 21, 1998 72 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.0 73 km
Jul 23, 2006 87 km NE of Luwuk, Indonesia M6.0 100 km
Apr 26, 1990 63 km NNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.0 64 km
Jan 18, 2023 62 km SSE of Gorontalo, Indonesia M6.0 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2008 SULAWESI Earthquake 0.1 m 6 135 km
1939 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambang (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambang Complex 1,795 m (5,889 ft) 2005 153 km
Soputan Stratovolcano 1,785 m (5,856 ft) 2020 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in Coldest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in

Gorontalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (2.9").

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