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Amahai, Indonesia

Maluku · Indonesia

Amahai is a mid-size city in Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 47,653. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

47,653 Population 413/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
108.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population47,653
Density413/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain108.9 in/yr
Sunny Days149/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population47,653
Population Density413 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-3.3398°, 128.9198°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceMaluku
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation108.9 inches (2,766 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Amahai

Amahai is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Maluku) with a population of 47,653. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Amahai

Amahai has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2760 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F 24° / — 105.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F 23.4° / — 106.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F 23.7° / — 154.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F 24.1° / — 206.3
May 0°C / 32°F 23.5° / — 317.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F 23.3° / — 438.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F 22.7° / — 490.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F 22.3° / — 329.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F 22.7° / — 228.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F 23.2° / — 130.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F 23.8° / — 104.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F 24.3° / — 146.9
Amahai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days149 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area115.3 sq mi (298.6 km²)
Population Density413/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3398°N, 128.9198°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.9"
187% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.18"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Mar 19, 2001 41 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.5 126 km
Feb 19, 1998 126 km S of Amahai, Indonesia M6.5 128 km
Sep 25, 2019 33 km NE of Ambon, Indonesia M6.5 62 km
Oct 8, 2012 127 km S of Amahai, Indonesia M6.1 128 km
Oct 31, 2017 48 km W of Ambon, Indonesia M6.1 137 km
Dec 30, 1996 33 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.0 116 km
Jun 16, 2021 71 km ESE of Amahai, Indonesia M5.9 71 km
Jan 13, 1998 86 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia M5.9 87 km
Mar 17, 2025 142 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia M5.8 149 km
Jan 3, 1993 103 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia M5.8 104 km
Jun 23, 1992 33 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia M5.8 34 km
Mar 19, 2001 50 km SW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.8 140 km
Oct 31, 2017 53 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.8 144 km
Oct 31, 2017 48 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.7 138 km
Nov 27, 2012 54 km NE of Amahai, Indonesia M5.7 54 km
Dec 12, 1999 89 km N of Ambon, Indonesia M5.7 99 km
Apr 21, 2009 128 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia M5.7 129 km
Oct 31, 2017 57 km W of Ambon, Indonesia M5.6 147 km
Aug 2, 2005 74 km S of Amahai, Indonesia M5.6 75 km
Apr 20, 2009 128 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia M5.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 2,330 138 km
1899 BANDA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 12.0 m 2,460 60 km
1983 BANDA SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 136 km
2021 BANDA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.5 m 71 km
1711 BANDA SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 2 74 km
1950 BANDA SEA Earthquake 1 86 km
1892 SERAM ISLAND Earthquake 135 km
1891 BANDA SEA Unknown 74 km
1775 AMBON ISLAND Earthquake 89 km
1754 BANDA SEA Earthquake 4 50 km
1708 BANDA SEA Earthquake 94 km
1674 BANDA SEA Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Banda Api (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banda Api Caldera 596 m (1,955 ft) 1988 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 13.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 14.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 16.2 in Coldest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 12.5 in
September 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
November 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Driest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in

Amahai has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 108.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.2") and November the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Amahai

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
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Farmers Markets in Amahai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
pasar binaya
Pasar Binaya
Pasar Ikan

Monuments in Amahai

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Batu Pamali

Airports Near Amahai

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amahai AirportAHISmall Airport
Wahai AirportWBASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amahai

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja Imanuel
Masjid Ar-Rahman

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jayapura

🇮🇩 About Indonesia

Capital Jakarta
Population 267,663,435
Area 1,919,440 km²
GDP (USD) $1,371,169,301,564
GDP per capita $4,876
HDI 0.713
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 69.2%
Urban population 58.1%
Currency IDR (Rupiah)
Languages Indonesian
Calling code +62
TLD .id
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Indonesia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tahun Baru Masehi
Apr 3 Good Friday Wafat Isa Almasih
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Paskah
May 1 Labour Day Hari Buruh Internasional
May 14 Ascension Day Kenaikan Isa Almasih
Jun 1 Pancasila Day Hari Lahir Pancasila
Aug 17 Independence Day Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Hari Raya Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amahai

What is the population of Amahai?

Amahai has a population of 47,653 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 413 people per square mile, spread across 115.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Amahai?

Amahai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.9 inches.

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