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Timika, Indonesia

Central Papua · Indonesia

Timika is a large city in Central Papua, Indonesia with a population of 142,909. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

142,909 Population 60/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
129.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population142,909
Density60/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain129.7 in/yr
Sunny Days115/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population142,909
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-4.6141°, 136.6768°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceCentral Papua
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation129.7 inches (3,295 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Timika

Timika is a large city in Indonesia (Central Papua) with a population of 142,909. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Timika

Timika has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.2°C), the coldest is Aug (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 4643 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 21.2° / 30.1° 357.0
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.4° / 30.1° 277.3
Mar 24.9°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.5° 395.0
Apr 25°C / 77°F 21.7° / 29.4° 334.8
May 24.9°C / 77°F 21.7° / 29° 332.5
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 21.4° / 28.1° 454.4
Jul 23.6°C / 74°F 20.9° / 27.5° 535.6
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 20.7° / 27.7° 514.2
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.9° / 28.3° 429.4
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 21° / 29° 265.3
Nov 25°C / 77°F 21.2° / 29.4° 310.3
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 21.4° / 30.1° 437.4
Timika has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days115 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area2,395.4 sq mi (6,204.0 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates-4.6141°N, 136.6768°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.7"
241% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.02"
Driest Month (Nov) 5.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 13, 2025.

May 25, 1994 92 km S of Nabire, Indonesia M6.5 140 km
Oct 17, 1991 129 km S of Nabire, Indonesia M5.9 145 km
Jul 5, 1991 61 km SE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.6 130 km
May 1, 2018 175 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.3 97 km
Oct 14, 1991 129 km S of Nabire, Indonesia M5.3 124 km
Oct 1, 2000 138 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.2 73 km
Mar 10, 1993 104 km S of Nabire, Indonesia M5.2 124 km
Jun 14, 2016 Papua, Indonesia M5.2 143 km
Apr 10, 1990 185 km SE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.1 15 km
Dec 25, 1999 197 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.1 116 km
May 23, 1990 125 km SE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.1 65 km
Feb 23, 1991 285 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.1 115 km
Jun 26, 1990 106 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.1 88 km
Oct 6, 1993 92 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.0 116 km
Oct 19, 1990 71 km E of Nabire, Indonesia M5.0 145 km
Jan 29, 1993 124 km E of Nabire, Indonesia M5.0 142 km
Jun 18, 1992 87 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.0 116 km
Sep 8, 1995 115 km SE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.0 77 km
Jun 1, 1990 105 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia M4.9 108 km
Apr 28, 2014 149 km E of Nabire, Indonesia M4.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
February 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 13.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 16.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 16.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Driest
December 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in

Timika has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 129.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.0") and November the driest (5.9").

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Stadiums & Teams in Timika

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Airports Near Timika

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mozes Kilangin AirportTIMMedium Airport
Bomomani AirstripSmall Airport
Deiyai / Waghete Baru AirportWETSmall Airport
Eaopoto AirstripSmall Airport
Enarotali AirportEWISmall Airport
Kapiraya AirstripSmall Airport
Kokonao AirportKOXSmall Airport
Moanamani AirportONISmall Airport
Obano AirportOBDSmall Airport
Tigi AirstripSmall Airport
Tsinga AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jayapura

Around Timika

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

🇮🇩 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 Timika

What is the population of Timika?

Timika has a population of 142,909 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 2,395.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Timika?

Timika has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.7 inches.

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