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Weather & Climate in Weda, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Weda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 86.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1,167.6 sq mi (3,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3295°N, 127.8739°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
922 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Jul 14, 2019 | 155 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.2 | 103 km | 19 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M7.0 | 78 km | 20 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 59 km | 124 km |
| Aug 2, 1992 | 179 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.1 | 126 km | 113 km |
| Feb 17, 2016 | 151 km SE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M6.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia | M6.0 | 98 km | 151 km |
| Mar 3, 2007 | 107 km SW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.9 | 124 km | 39 km |
| Sep 26, 2000 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M5.9 | 101 km | 142 km |
| Nov 20, 1990 | 80 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.8 | 98 km | 114 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | Molucca Sea | M5.8 | 144 km | 46 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 138 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 171 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 45 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.7 | 120 km | 120 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 78 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 63 km | 150 km |
| Mar 23, 2002 | 38 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia | M5.7 | 121 km | 115 km |
| Aug 12, 1999 | 160 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 131 km | 80 km |
| Dec 26, 1990 | 157 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 126 km | 39 km |
| Dec 23, 1990 | 155 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 122 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 78 km |
| 1891 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Unknown | — | — | 101 km |
| 1854 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1673 | N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 123 km |
| 1608 | GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tidore (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tidore | Stratovolcano | 1,730 m (5,676 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Gamalama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,715 m (5,627 ft) | 2018 | 80 km |
| Jailolo | Stratovolcano | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Amasing | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Todoko-Ranu | Caldera(s) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Bibinoi | Stratovolcano(es) | 932 m (3,058 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Gamkonora | Stratovolcano | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 2007 | 123 km |
| Ibu | Stratovolcano | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Dukono | Complex | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) | 2020 | 152 km |
| Tarakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in |
Weda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and October the driest (4.7").