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Weather & Climate in Basiong, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basiong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°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 79.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 3,751.1 sq mi (9,715.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.7729°N, 127.3748°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,756 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 21, 2007 | 126 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M7.5 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Feb 24, 2001 | 137 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M7.1 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.0 | 48 km | 20 km |
| Jul 7, 2019 | 136 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.9 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Dec 6, 1998 | 138 km E of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia | M6.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 1990 | 147 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.4 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M6.4 | 103 km | 94 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 62 km | 124 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 147 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 125 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.3 | 125 km | 31 km |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 139 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.3 | 139 km | 41 km |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 136 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 138 km | 44 km |
| Mar 17, 2007 | 135 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Aug 10, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 142 km | 53 km |
| Dec 16, 1998 | 139 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 132 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 131 km | 26 km |
| Feb 24, 2001 | 135 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 119 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 119 km | 23 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 146 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 147 km | 45 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 63 km | 113 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1889 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1994 | HALMAHERA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 9 | 48 km |
| 1968 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 2019 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 2026 | MOLUCCA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1891 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Unknown | — | — | 142 km |
| 1854 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 4 km |
| 1673 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 69 km |
| 1608 | GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 6 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gamalama (6 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 6 km |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Gamkonora | Stratovolcano | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 2007 | 70 km |
| Ibu | Stratovolcano | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Dukono | Complex | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Tarakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Amasing | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Bibinoi | Stratovolcano(es) | 932 m (3,058 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in |
Basiong has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in July to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.1") and September the driest (5.2").