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Weather & Climate in Mafa, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mafa 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 342 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 73.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 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 | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1,167.6 sq mi (3,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0471°N, 127.8904°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
707 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 | 72 km | 19 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.0 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Oct 8, 1994 | 225 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.8 | 146 km | 17 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 63 km | 124 km |
| Oct 13, 1994 | 219 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Aug 2, 1992 | 179 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 109 km | 19 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 200 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 128 km | 151 km |
| Mar 3, 2007 | 107 km SW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.9 | 121 km | 39 km |
| Sep 26, 2000 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M5.9 | 130 km | 142 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 218 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 138 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 171 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1990 | 80 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.8 | 99 km | 114 km |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 45 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.7 | 146 km | 120 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 78 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 57 km | 150 km |
| Dec 23, 1990 | 155 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 96 km | 32 km |
| Dec 26, 1990 | 157 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 101 km | 39 km |
| Aug 12, 1999 | 160 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 107 km | 80 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 146 km |
| 1994 | HALMAHERA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 9 | 109 km |
| 1891 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Unknown | — | — | 75 km |
| 1854 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1608 | GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Amasing (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Amasing | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Bibinoi | Stratovolcano(es) | 932 m (3,058 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 104 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Gamkonora | Stratovolcano | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 2007 | 154 km |
| Ibu | Stratovolcano | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Dukono | Complex | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
| Tarakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Unknown | 198 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) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in |
Mafa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and October the driest (4.7").