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Weather & Climate in Kawasi, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kawasi 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 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 215.4 sq mi (558.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5912°N, 127.4071°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
743 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 | 132 km | 19 km |
| Oct 8, 1994 | 225 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.8 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Feb 20, 2007 | 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.7 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 227 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.7 | 31 km | 14 km |
| Oct 13, 1994 | 219 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 70 km | 11 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 202 km NNW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.4 | 82 km | 53 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 193 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.4 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 1992 | 179 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 81 km | 19 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 223 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 35 km | 14 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 226 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 31 km | 17 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 200 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 59 km | 24 km |
| May 11, 2003 | 202 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 85 km | 30 km |
| Aug 16, 2011 | 151 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.1 | 106 km | 26 km |
| Feb 20, 2007 | 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.0 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 181 km NNW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.0 | 87 km | 27 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 228 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.9 | 31 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 214 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.9 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 194 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.8 | 102 km | 19 km |
| Jun 28, 1995 | 250 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 8 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 218 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 143 km | 4 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 | 74 km |
| 1885 | MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 102 km |
| 1891 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Unknown | — | — | 122 km |
| 1860 | CERAM SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bibinoi (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bibinoi | Stratovolcano(es) | 932 m (3,058 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Amasing | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in |
Kawasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (2.5").