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Weather & Climate in Laiwui, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laiwui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 116.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 215.4 sq mi (558.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.3518°N, 127.6693°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
726 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 | 94 km | 19 km |
| Oct 8, 1994 | 225 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.8 | 36 km | 17 km |
| Feb 20, 2007 | 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.7 | 85 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 227 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.7 | 26 km | 14 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 193 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.4 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 1994 | 219 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 31 km | 11 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 202 km NNW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.4 | 64 km | 53 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 223 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 26 km | 14 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 226 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 27 km | 17 km |
| Aug 2, 1992 | 179 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 53 km | 19 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 200 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 48 km | 24 km |
| Aug 16, 2011 | 151 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.1 | 115 km | 26 km |
| May 11, 2003 | 202 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 91 km | 30 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 181 km NNW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.0 | 80 km | 27 km |
| Feb 20, 2007 | 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.0 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 228 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.9 | 18 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 214 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.9 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 1995 | 250 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 218 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 194 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.8 | 107 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 | 36 km |
| 1885 | MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 129 km |
| 1891 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Unknown | — | — | 97 km |
| 1860 | CERAM SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bibinoi (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bibinoi | Stratovolcano(es) | 932 m (3,058 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Amasing | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in |
Laiwui has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 82.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and October the driest (4.1").