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Weather & Climate in Dofa, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dofa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°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 107.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 215.4 sq mi (558.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7952°N, 125.3649°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
195 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Nov 29, 1998 | 264 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M7.7 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1998 | 238 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.7 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 79 km NE of Sanana, Indonesia | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2004 | 289 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.6 | 47 km | 30 km |
| Jan 19, 1993 | 295 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.6 | 37 km | 35 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 240 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.5 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 1990 | 200 km E of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.4 | 118 km | 59 km |
| Jul 25, 1995 | 281 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.4 | 67 km | 31 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 231 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 242 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.4 | 136 km | 57 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 227 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.3 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Dec 3, 1997 | 260 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.3 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 1998 | 239 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.3 | 149 km | 45 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 255 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.2 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | Pulau-Pulau Sula, Indonesia | M5.2 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 75 km NE of Sanana, Indonesia | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2014 | 263 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.1 | 115 km | 42 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 292 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.1 | 44 km | 16 km |
| May 30, 1999 | 290 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.1 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1990 | 295 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.1 | 62 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | SANANA ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 113 km |
| 1965 | SANANA ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 71 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in |
Dofa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 74.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and October the driest (2.9").