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Tondano, Indonesia

Full City Profile

33,317 Population 48/sq mi density
2,274 ft Elevation 693 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Tondano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,274 ft (693 m)
Area694.1 sq mi (1,797.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates1.3054°N, 124.9126°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.7"
139% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Feb 24, 2001 137 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia M7.1 149 km
Dec 9, 1993 Molucca Sea M6.8 146 km
Oct 28, 1998 128 km ESE of Tondano, Indonesia M6.6 128 km
Dec 6, 1998 138 km E of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia M6.6 143 km
Feb 28, 1996 123 km ENE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia M6.4 136 km
Aug 3, 2010 139 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.3 145 km
Jun 30, 2004 58 km S of Tomohon, Indonesia M6.3 60 km
Dec 16, 1998 139 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.2 142 km
Dec 13, 1990 88 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia M6.2 100 km
Mar 17, 2007 135 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.2 146 km
Feb 25, 2025 45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia M6.1 101 km
Jun 10, 1992 83 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia M6.0 95 km
May 15, 1990 105 km W of Tomohon, Indonesia M6.0 117 km
Oct 13, 2001 129 km ESE of Tondano, Indonesia M6.0 130 km
Oct 29, 1995 119 km ESE of Tondano, Indonesia M6.0 119 km
Jun 6, 1992 89 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia M6.0 101 km
Jan 19, 1993 125 km ESE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia M5.9 129 km
Jan 20, 1995 118 km ESE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia M5.9 121 km
Jun 11, 1992 81 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia M5.8 92 km
Jul 24, 2003 132 km S of Tomohon, Indonesia M5.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1871 RUANG Astronomical 25.0 m 400 122 km
1968 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 144 km
1932 NORTH SULAWESI Earthquake 7 149 km
1885 SULAWESI ISLAND Unknown 72 km
1859 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Unknown 22 km
1857 KEMA, SULAWESI I, N. MOLUCCAS IS Earthquake 32 km
1845 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 118 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahawu (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahawu Stratovolcano 1,299 m (4,262 ft) 1977 7 km
Tondano Caldera Caldera 1,202 m (3,944 ft) Unknown 12 km
Lokon-Empung Stratovolcano(es) 1,580 m (5,184 ft) 2015 15 km
Klabat Stratovolcano 1,968 m (6,457 ft) Unknown 21 km
Soputan Stratovolcano 1,785 m (5,856 ft) 2020 29 km
Tangkoko-Duasudara Stratovolcano 1,334 m (4,377 ft) 1880 38 km
Ambang Complex 1,795 m (5,889 ft) 2005 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 9.8 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in Coldest
March 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 6.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in

Tondano has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in February to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (3.6").

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