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Weather & Climate in Galela, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Galela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 1,883.6 sq mi (4,878.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.8234°N, 127.7889°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,440 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 21, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.0 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 156 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M7.0 | 132 km | 30 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 116 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M7.0 | 132 km | 31 km |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 140 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.9 | 122 km | 25 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | Molucca Sea | M6.6 | 124 km | 43 km |
| Aug 26, 2012 | 140 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.6 | 113 km | 91 km |
| Jul 26, 1995 | 96 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.4 | 80 km | 65 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 133 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.4 | 131 km | 113 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M6.4 | 57 km | 94 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 150 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.4 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 136 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 142 km | 44 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 155 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.2 | 130 km | 42 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 124 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.2 | 122 km | 120 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 55 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 77 km | 23 km |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 146 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 144 km | 100 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 85 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 72 km | 81 km |
| Jan 20, 2008 | 149 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 71 km | 113 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 129 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 90 km |
| 1846 | TERNATE ISLAND, N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 2014 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1854 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1673 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 58 km |
| 1608 | GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tarakan (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tarakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Unknown | 5 km |
| Dukono | Complex | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) | 2020 | 19 km |
| Ibu | Stratovolcano | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) | 2020 | 41 km |
| Gamkonora | Stratovolcano | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 2007 | 57 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 125 km |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in |
Galela has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in February to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.9") and September the driest (5.1").