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Weather & Climate in Waipia, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waipia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 116.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 115.3 sq mi (298.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.1878°N, 128.9030°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,197 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 19, 1998 | 126 km S of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 41 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 33 km NE of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.5 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Aug 16, 2011 | 151 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.1 | 138 km | 26 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 127 km S of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 48 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.1 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Dec 30, 1996 | 33 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 71 km ESE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 80 km | 7 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 86 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 104 km | 44 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 50 km SW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 1993 | 103 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.8 | 119 km | 54 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 142 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 53 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jun 23, 1992 | 33 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.8 | 50 km | 75 km |
| Nov 27, 2012 | 54 km NE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.7 | 44 km | 11 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 48 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.7 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 89 km N of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 128 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.7 | 143 km | 30 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 123 km ENE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 128 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.6 | 142 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 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 | 142 km |
| 1899 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 12.0 m | 2,460 | 49 km |
| 1983 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 2021 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 80 km |
| 1711 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 91 km |
| 1950 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | 1 | 96 km |
| 1892 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1891 | BANDA SEA | Unknown | — | — | 91 km |
| 1775 | AMBON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1754 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | 4 | 57 km |
| 1708 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1674 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Banda Api (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Banda Api | Caldera | 596 m (1,955 ft) | 1988 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 15.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in |
Waipia has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 108.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.8") and November the driest (3.9").