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Weather & Climate in Sofifi, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sofifi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,167.6 sq mi (3,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.7373°N, 127.5588°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 21, 2007 | 126 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M7.5 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.0 | 37 km | 20 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M6.4 | 110 km | 94 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 62 km | 124 km |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 125 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.3 | 145 km | 31 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 119 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 132 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 149 km | 26 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 85 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 98 km | 81 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 70 km | 113 km |
| Aug 27, 2001 | 118 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2020 | 124 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 145 km | 42 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 88 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 106 km | 34 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 129 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Dec 11, 2012 | Molucca Sea | M6.0 | 149 km | 30 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 44 km | 151 km |
| May 26, 2002 | 86 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 127 km | 109 km |
| Mar 3, 2007 | 107 km SW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.9 | 117 km | 39 km |
| Sep 26, 2000 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M5.9 | 45 km | 142 km |
| Jul 8, 2019 | 124 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.9 | 142 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 1889 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1994 | HALMAHERA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 9 | 37 km |
| 2026 | MOLUCCA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1891 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Unknown | - | - | 138 km |
| 1854 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 19 km |
| 1673 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Astronomical | - | - | 71 km |
| 1608 | GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tidore (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 26 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Gamkonora | Stratovolcano | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 2007 | 72 km |
| Ibu | Stratovolcano | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Dukono | Complex | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) | 2020 | 113 km |
| Tarakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Amasing | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Bibinoi | Stratovolcano(es) | 932 m (3,058 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in |
Sofifi has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in July to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.1") and October the driest (5.2").