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Elelim, Indonesia

Full City Profile

5,946 Population 3/sq mi density
466 ft Elevation 142 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Elelim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 149 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days149 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area2,060.4 sq mi (5,336.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7590°N, 139.7075°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.8"
171% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.44"
Driest Month (Jun) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 6, 2013 260 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M7.0 139 km
Jul 29, 1998 192 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.7 149 km
Dec 19, 1995 130 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.5 59 km
Oct 17, 2002 119 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.3 60 km
Mar 1, 1993 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 130 km
Apr 11, 2004 139 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 42 km
Dec 18, 1999 108 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 148 km
Jan 17, 1996 208 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.1 82 km
Mar 20, 2012 140 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.1 62 km
Jan 18, 2020 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 110 km
Mar 28, 2009 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 92 km
Oct 19, 2002 123 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 68 km
Oct 15, 2009 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 80 km
Jan 17, 2007 119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 51 km
May 30, 2006 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 40 km
Feb 3, 2004 128 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 74 km
Jun 29, 1996 near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia M5.9 128 km
Aug 8, 2005 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 50 km
Jun 29, 1996 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 117 km
Jul 16, 2000 260 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake 5 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
February 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 6.6 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in

Elelim has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.4") and June the driest (5.5").

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