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Weather & Climate in Gorontalo, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gorontalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 25.0 sq mi (64.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5375°N, 123.0625°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,525 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 18, 1990 | 75 km NNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M7.8 | 76 km | 26 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 79 km NNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M7.5 | 79 km | 31 km |
| Nov 25, 1997 | 97 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M7.0 | 98 km | 24 km |
| May 19, 1991 | 69 km N of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M7.0 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 1991 | 67 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.7 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 86 km N of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.5 | 87 km | 19 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 75 km NNE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.5 | 75 km | 24 km |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 109 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.3 | 109 km | 142 km |
| Jun 24, 2006 | 76 km NE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.3 | 104 km | 26 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 88 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 70 km NW of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.1 | 146 km | 31 km |
| Apr 16, 1992 | 89 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 90 km | 30 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 53 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 54 km | 148 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 108 km SE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 109 km | 122 km |
| Dec 9, 2001 | 63 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 64 km | 156 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 130 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 131 km | 109 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 72 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 73 km | 147 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 87 km NE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M6.0 | 100 km | 28 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 63 km NNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 64 km | 24 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 62 km SSE of Gorontalo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 63 km | 154 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | SULAWESI | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 135 km |
| 1939 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambang (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambang | Complex | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | 2005 | 153 km |
| Soputan | Stratovolcano | 1,785 m (5,856 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in |
Gorontalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (2.9").