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Sarmi, Indonesia

Papua · Indonesia

Sarmi is a small city in Papua, Indonesia with a population of 14,093. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

14,093 Population 7/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
106.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population14,093
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain106.9 in/yr
Sunny Days142/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population14,093
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-1.8530°, 138.7509°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvincePapua
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation106.9 inches (2,714 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sarmi

Sarmi is a small city in Indonesia (Papua) with a population of 14,093. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 106.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Sarmi

Sarmi has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2785 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 24° / 29.7° 250.4
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 23.6° / 29.6° 238.4
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 23.5° / 29.8° 239.9
Apr 26.4°C / 80°F 23.6° / 29.9° 240.3
May 26.7°C / 80°F 23.8° / 30° 269.9
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 23.7° / 29.5° 208.1
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 23.6° / 29.4° 225.4
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 23.4° / 29.5° 260.6
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.9° 205.2
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 23.6° / 30.1° 238.5
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 24.1° / 30.2° 153.9
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 23.5° / 30° 254.9
Sarmi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Indonesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area1,944.3 sq mi (5,035.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-1.8530°N, 138.7509°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.9"
181% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.98"
Driest Month (Nov) 7.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jul 27, 2015 234 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M7.0 90 km
Jul 29, 1998 192 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.7 95 km
May 16, 1999 268 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.4 106 km
Jan 25, 1991 162 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.4 69 km
Dec 26, 1996 192 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.3 47 km
Aug 12, 2025 195 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.3 31 km
Jan 25, 1991 185 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.3 45 km
Jun 19, 2019 244 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.3 56 km
Dec 18, 1999 108 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 121 km
Sep 10, 2022 260 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia M6.2 76 km
Sep 9, 2022 Papua, Indonesia M6.2 76 km
Jun 24, 2019 230 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.1 105 km
Jan 18, 2020 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 128 km
Jun 29, 1996 near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia M5.9 110 km
Sep 9, 2022 262 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia M5.9 78 km
Jun 29, 1996 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 120 km
Oct 11, 2011 203 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 45 km
Jun 24, 2019 244 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 99 km
Jan 28, 2004 209 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 32 km
May 24, 2006 168 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
February 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in Coldest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Driest
December 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in

Sarmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in August to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 106.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.0") and November the driest (7.8").

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Schools in Sarmi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 1 Sarmi
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Airports Near Sarmi

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aurimi Wzil AirstripSmall Airport
Kasonaweja AirstripSmall Airport
Mararena Sarmi AirportZRMSmall Airport
Somanente AirstripSmall Airport
Takar AirstripSmall Airport
Waff AirstripSmall Airport
Wakde AirportSmall Airport

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 Sarmi

What is the population of Sarmi?

Sarmi has a population of 14,093 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,944.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sarmi?

Sarmi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 106.9 inches.

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