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Kawasi, Indonesia

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29,642 Population 138/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Kawasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area215.4 sq mi (558.0 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates-1.5912°N, 127.4071°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
78% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.01"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

743 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on May 30, 2025.

Jul 14, 2019 155 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M7.2 132 km
Oct 8, 1994 225 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.8 74 km
Feb 20, 2007 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.7 78 km
Feb 13, 1995 227 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.7 31 km
Oct 13, 1994 219 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.4 70 km
Mar 14, 2010 202 km NNW of Amahai, Indonesia M6.4 82 km
Jun 24, 1997 193 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia M6.4 66 km
Aug 2, 1992 179 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.3 81 km
Feb 13, 1995 223 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.3 35 km
Feb 13, 1995 226 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.3 31 km
May 29, 2007 200 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.1 59 km
May 11, 2003 202 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 85 km
Aug 16, 2011 151 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia M6.1 106 km
Feb 20, 2007 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.0 79 km
Apr 24, 2010 181 km NNW of Amahai, Indonesia M6.0 87 km
Feb 13, 1995 228 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.9 31 km
May 12, 2002 214 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.9 61 km
Jan 18, 2012 194 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.8 102 km
Jun 28, 1995 250 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.8 8 km
Sep 14, 2019 218 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 HALMAHERA Earthquake 3.0 m 1 74 km
1885 MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake 1.2 m 102 km
1891 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Unknown 122 km
1860 CERAM SEA Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bibinoi (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bibinoi Stratovolcano(es) 932 m (3,058 ft) Unknown 99 km
Amasing Stratovolcano(es) 1,030 m (3,379 ft) Unknown 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in

Kawasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (2.5").

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