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Weather & Climate in Airbuaya, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Airbuaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 2,162.9 sq mi (5,601.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.1030°N, 126.4207°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
367 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 28, 2004 | 107 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.7 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Mar 14, 2006 | 108 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.7 | 104 km | 30 km |
| Aug 28, 2000 | 136 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 92 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2000 | 100 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 194 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.1 | 47 km | 9 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 100 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 101 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 2017 | 233 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 63 km | 16 km |
| Mar 1, 1999 | 200 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.7 | 19 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 212 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2014 | 87 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.7 | 135 km | 47 km |
| Jan 16, 2016 | 107 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.6 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 101 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.4 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 135 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.4 | 113 km | 26 km |
| Mar 14, 2006 | 97 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.4 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Jan 13, 1995 | 113 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.4 | 94 km | 57 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 84 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.4 | 146 km | 41 km |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 99 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.4 | 120 km | 63 km |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 131 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.4 | 86 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.5 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2006 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4 | 104 km |
| 1975 | SANANA ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 79 km |
| 1885 | MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 137 km |
| 1876 | CERAM SEA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 93 km |
| 2004 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1965 | SANANA ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 71 | 86 km |
| 1892 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in |
Airbuaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and October the driest (2.9").