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Weather & Climate in Buli, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buli has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 134.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 15,772.3 sq mi (40,850.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6852°N, 128.2909°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
793 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Jul 14, 2019 | 155 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.2 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.0 | 72 km | 20 km |
| Sep 26, 1992 | 132 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.7 | 114 km | 28 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 117 km | 124 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 126 km | 113 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 55 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Feb 17, 2016 | 151 km SE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 102 km | 151 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 146 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 124 km | 28 km |
| Sep 26, 2000 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M5.9 | 106 km | 142 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 138 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 76 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 147 km | 99 km |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 45 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.7 | 138 km | 120 km |
| Dec 28, 1999 | 31 km E of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 110 km | 66 km |
| Mar 23, 2002 | 38 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 82 km | 115 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 78 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 124 km | 150 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 153 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 56 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2012 | 59 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.4 | 145 km | 115 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 72 km |
| 1854 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1673 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 115 km |
| 1608 | GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tidore (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 108 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Gamkonora | Stratovolcano | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 2007 | 115 km |
| Ibu | Stratovolcano | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
| Dukono | Complex | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Tarakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Amasing | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Bibinoi | Stratovolcano(es) | 932 m (3,058 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in |
Buli has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and October the driest (4.8").