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Jayapura, Indonesia

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404,004 Population 1,113/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Jayapura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area362.9 sq mi (940.0 km²)
Population Density1,113/sq mi
Coordinates-2.5337°N, 140.7181°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.4"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,080 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 17, 1998 50 km WNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M7.0 142 km
Dec 19, 1995 130 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.5 141 km
Oct 31, 1992 40 km N of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea M6.5 65 km
Oct 17, 2002 119 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.3 130 km
Dec 18, 1999 108 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 117 km
Oct 31, 1992 42 km N of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea M6.1 65 km
Apr 18, 1995 59 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia M6.1 60 km
Mar 28, 2009 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 139 km
Oct 15, 2009 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 143 km
Oct 19, 2002 123 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 134 km
Jan 17, 2007 119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 132 km
Sep 17, 2016 52 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia M6.0 53 km
Sep 24, 2016 65 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia M5.9 66 km
Feb 3, 2004 128 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 138 km
Nov 11, 1992 39 km SE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea M5.8 103 km
Jul 22, 2007 41 km ESE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea M5.8 109 km
Aug 4, 2005 127 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 139 km
Dec 15, 1994 114 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 127 km
Jul 22, 2007 48 km ESE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea M5.8 115 km
Mar 26, 1998 71 km S of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in

Jayapura has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 89.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and August the driest (5.2").

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