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Weather & Climate in Tondano, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tondano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,274 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,274 ft (693 m) |
| Area | 694.1 sq mi (1,797.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.3054°N, 124.9126°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,237 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Feb 24, 2001 | 137 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M7.1 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Dec 9, 1993 | Molucca Sea | M6.8 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 128 km ESE of Tondano, Indonesia | M6.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 1998 | 138 km E of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia | M6.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 123 km ENE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia | M6.4 | 136 km | 116 km |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 139 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.3 | 145 km | 41 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 58 km S of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.3 | 60 km | 91 km |
| Dec 16, 1998 | 139 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 88 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.2 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2007 | 135 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.2 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 101 km | 22 km |
| Jun 10, 1992 | 83 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 95 km | 31 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 105 km W of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 117 km | 30 km |
| Oct 13, 2001 | 129 km ESE of Tondano, Indonesia | M6.0 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 119 km ESE of Tondano, Indonesia | M6.0 | 119 km | 69 km |
| Jun 6, 1992 | 89 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Jan 19, 1993 | 125 km ESE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia | M5.9 | 129 km | 27 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 118 km ESE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia | M5.9 | 121 km | 57 km |
| Jun 11, 1992 | 81 km WSW of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 92 km | 28 km |
| Jul 24, 2003 | 132 km S of Tomohon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 135 km | 73 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1871 | RUANG | Astronomical | 25.0 m | 400 | 122 km |
| 1968 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 144 km |
| 1932 | NORTH SULAWESI | Earthquake | — | 7 | 149 km |
| 1885 | SULAWESI ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 72 km |
| 1859 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Unknown | — | — | 22 km |
| 1857 | KEMA, SULAWESI I, N. MOLUCCAS IS | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
| 1845 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 118 | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahawu (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mahawu | Stratovolcano | 1,299 m (4,262 ft) | 1977 | 7 km |
| Tondano Caldera | Caldera | 1,202 m (3,944 ft) | Unknown | 12 km |
| Lokon-Empung | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,580 m (5,184 ft) | 2015 | 15 km |
| Klabat | Stratovolcano | 1,968 m (6,457 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Soputan | Stratovolcano | 1,785 m (5,856 ft) | 2020 | 29 km |
| Tangkoko-Duasudara | Stratovolcano | 1,334 m (4,377 ft) | 1880 | 38 km |
| Ambang | Complex | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | 2005 | 83 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in |
Tondano has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in February to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (3.6").