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Weather & Climate in Pelau, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pelau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 103.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 115.3 sq mi (298.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5204°N, 128.4681°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,055 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 28, 2000 | 98 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.8 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 107 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.7 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Mar 14, 2006 | 108 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.7 | 139 km | 30 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 41 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.5 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 33 km NE of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.5 | 13 km | 12 km |
| Feb 19, 1998 | 126 km S of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.5 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 92 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2011 | 151 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.1 | 143 km | 26 km |
| Aug 28, 2000 | 100 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 127 km S of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 48 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.1 | 83 km | 6 km |
| Aug 28, 2000 | 109 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Dec 30, 1996 | 33 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 100 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 86 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 96 km | 44 km |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 71 km ESE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Jun 23, 1992 | 33 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.8 | 69 km | 75 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 101 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 53 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 50 km SW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 87 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 100.0 m (328 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1674 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 100.0 m | 2,330 | 84 km |
| 1899 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 12.0 m | 2,460 | 58 km |
| 2006 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4 | 139 km |
| 1983 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 85 km |
| 2021 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 115 km |
| 1841 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 120 km |
| 1711 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 80 km |
| 1876 | CERAM SEA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 147 km |
| 2004 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
| 1950 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | - | 1 | 36 km |
| 1892 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1891 | BANDA SEA | Unknown | - | - | 80 km |
| 1775 | AMBON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
| 1754 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | - | 4 | 4 km |
| 1708 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 40 km |
| 1674 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Banda Api (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Banda Api | Caldera | 596 m (1,955 ft) | 1988 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 15.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in |
Pelau has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 107.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.6") and November the driest (4.0").