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Tobelo, Indonesia

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34,150 Population 18/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tobelo 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 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1,883.6 sq mi (4,878.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates1.7284°N, 128.0095°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.2"
116% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.53"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,754 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 26, 2025.

May 26, 2003 116 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia M7.0 117 km
Jan 21, 1994 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia M7.0 85 km
Jul 26, 2007 140 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.9 141 km
Sep 26, 1992 132 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.7 133 km
Aug 26, 2012 140 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.6 140 km
Jul 26, 1995 96 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.4 97 km
Jun 4, 2020 133 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.4 134 km
Mar 10, 2003 Halmahera, Indonesia M6.4 79 km
Oct 8, 2010 124 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.2 125 km
May 4, 1995 55 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.1 55 km
May 30, 1993 85 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 92 km
Jul 21, 2010 146 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.1 148 km
Jan 13, 1992 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 83 km
Jan 20, 2008 149 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.1 149 km
Apr 15, 2018 88 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.0 131 km
Nov 19, 2013 111 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.0 112 km
Oct 13, 2009 135 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.0 136 km
Aug 11, 2003 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.0 67 km
Sep 11, 2023 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia M6.0 89 km
Sep 27, 1992 146 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 85 km
1854 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake 124 km
1673 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Astronomical 67 km
1608 GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND Astronomical 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dukono (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dukono Complex 1,229 m (4,032 ft) 2020 13 km
Tarakan Pyroclastic cone(s) 318 m (1,043 ft) Unknown 23 km
Ibu Stratovolcano 1,325 m (4,347 ft) 2020 50 km
Gamkonora Stratovolcano 1,635 m (5,364 ft) 2007 66 km
Todoko-Ranu Caldera(s) 979 m (3,212 ft) Unknown 80 km
Jailolo Stratovolcano 993 m (3,258 ft) Unknown 96 km
Gamalama Stratovolcano(es) 1,715 m (5,627 ft) 2018 128 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 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Driest
November 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in

Tobelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and October the driest (4.7").

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