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Weather & Climate in Dufa-Dufa, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dufa-Dufa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 83°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 81.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,167.6 sq mi (3,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4618°N, 127.1500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,125 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 | 99 km | 19 km |
| Oct 8, 1994 | 225 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.8 | 128 km | 17 km |
| Feb 20, 2007 | 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.7 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 227 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.7 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Oct 13, 1994 | 219 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 119 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 79 km | 124 km |
| Aug 2, 1992 | 179 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 67 km | 19 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 226 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 223 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 132 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 129 km | 26 km |
| Aug 10, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 140 km | 53 km |
| May 11, 2003 | 202 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 63 km | 30 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 200 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 70 km | 24 km |
| Feb 20, 2007 | 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.0 | 66 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 228 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.9 | 105 km | 22 km |
| Mar 3, 2007 | 107 km SW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.9 | 65 km | 39 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 214 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.9 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2019 | 124 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.9 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 138 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 194 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.8 | 58 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | HALMAHERA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 1891 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Unknown | — | — | 39 km |
| 1854 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1608 | GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Amasing (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Amasing | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Bibinoi | Stratovolcano(es) | 932 m (3,058 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 142 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in |
Dufa-Dufa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.4") and October the driest (4.5").