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Weather & Climate in Tobelo, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tobelo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1,883.6 sq mi (4,878.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7284°N, 128.0095°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,754 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| May 26, 2003 | 116 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M7.0 | 117 km | 31 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.0 | 85 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 140 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.9 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Sep 26, 1992 | 132 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.7 | 133 km | 28 km |
| Aug 26, 2012 | 140 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.6 | 140 km | 91 km |
| Jul 26, 1995 | 96 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.4 | 97 km | 65 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 133 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.4 | 134 km | 113 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M6.4 | 79 km | 94 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 124 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.2 | 125 km | 120 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 55 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 55 km | 23 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 85 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 92 km | 81 km |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 146 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 148 km | 100 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 83 km | 113 km |
| Jan 20, 2008 | 149 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.1 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 88 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 131 km | 34 km |
| Nov 19, 2013 | 111 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 112 km | 38 km |
| Oct 13, 2009 | 135 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 136 km | 32 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 89 km | 151 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 146 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.9 | 147 km | 28 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 | 85 km |
| 1854 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1673 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Astronomical | - | - | 67 km |
| 1608 | GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dukono (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dukono | Complex | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) | 2020 | 13 km |
| Tarakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Ibu | Stratovolcano | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) | 2020 | 50 km |
| Gamkonora | Stratovolcano | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 2007 | 66 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 128 km |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in |
Tobelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and October the driest (4.7").