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Weather & Climate in Subaim, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Subaim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 144.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 15,772.3 sq mi (40,850.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.1203°N, 128.1330°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,582 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 21, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.0 | 46 km | 20 km |
| Sep 26, 1992 | 132 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.7 | 111 km | 28 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 133 km | 124 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M6.4 | 113 km | 94 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 88 km | 113 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 55 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 94 km | 23 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 85 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 113 km | 81 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 72 km | 151 km |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 88 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Feb 17, 2016 | 151 km SE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Sep 26, 2000 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M5.9 | 77 km | 142 km |
| May 26, 2002 | 86 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 127 km | 109 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 146 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 125 km | 28 km |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 62 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 105 km | 128 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 76 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 104 km | 99 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 91 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.8 | 127 km | 93 km |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 45 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.7 | 112 km | 120 km |
| Mar 23, 2002 | 38 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 31 km | 115 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 78 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 146 km | 150 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | HALMAHERA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 9 | 46 km |
| 1854 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1673 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 74 km |
| 1608 | GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dukono (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dukono | Complex | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
| Ibu | Stratovolcano | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
| Gamkonora | Stratovolcano | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 2007 | 73 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Tarakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 96 km |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Amasing | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Driest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in |
Subaim has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and October the driest (4.9").