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Weather & Climate in Daruba, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Daruba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1,175.0 sq mi (3,043.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.0505°N, 128.2940°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,502 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| May 26, 2003 | 116 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M7.0 | 71 km | 31 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.0 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 140 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.9 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Sep 26, 1992 | 132 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.7 | 125 km | 28 km |
| Jul 26, 1995 | 96 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.4 | 87 km | 65 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 133 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.4 | 96 km | 113 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M6.4 | 118 km | 94 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 172 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.3 | 138 km | 92 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 124 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.2 | 87 km | 120 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 85 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 133 km | 81 km |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 146 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 110 km | 100 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 129 km | 113 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 55 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 27 km | 23 km |
| Oct 13, 2009 | 135 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 98 km | 32 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 136 km | 151 km |
| Nov 19, 2013 | 111 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 67 km | 38 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1993 | 170 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 137 km | 72 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 142 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 108 km | 69 km |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 157 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 126 km | 103 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 131 km |
| 1673 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Astronomical | - | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tarakan (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tarakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Dukono | Complex | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) | 2020 | 60 km |
| Ibu | Stratovolcano | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) | 2020 | 97 km |
| Gamkonora | Stratovolcano | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 2007 | 113 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 176 km |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in |
Daruba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in February to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and September the driest (4.3").