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Wamena, Indonesia

Full City Profile

41,844 Population 3,364/sq mi density
4,882 ft Elevation 1,488 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Wamena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,882 ft (1,488 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²)
Population Density3,364/sq mi
Coordinates-4.0958°N, 138.9481°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.2"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jun) 5.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

921 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 10, 2025.

Apr 6, 2013 260 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M7.0 83 km
Dec 19, 1995 130 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.5 149 km
Mar 1, 1993 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 60 km
Apr 11, 2004 139 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 132 km
Jan 17, 1996 208 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.1 129 km
Mar 20, 2012 140 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.1 150 km
Jan 18, 2020 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 146 km
Jan 17, 2007 119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 131 km
Oct 15, 2009 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 133 km
Mar 28, 2009 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 143 km
Jun 29, 1996 near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia M5.9 149 km
May 30, 2006 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 130 km
Aug 8, 2005 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 138 km
Jul 16, 2000 260 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 12 km
Dec 15, 1994 114 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 136 km
Aug 4, 2005 127 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 145 km
Jun 29, 1996 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 148 km
Jun 16, 2007 217 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 115 km
Nov 1, 1990 174 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 78 km
Mar 26, 2020 173 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 129 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 5 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 8.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 9.5 in
March 67°F (19°C) 9.7 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 8.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Driest
July 65°F (19°C) 6.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 6.2 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 7.3 in

Wamena has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in August to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.7") and June the driest (5.4").

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