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Weather & Climate in Ansus, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ansus has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 3,196.1 sq mi (8,278.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7256°N, 135.8115°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
650 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 16, 2010 | 121 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M7.0 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 135 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.6 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 67 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia | M6.5 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 32 km NNE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.5 | 101 km | 32 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 46 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 146 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.3 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 92 km S of Biak, Indonesia | M6.3 | 33 km | 16 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 147 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.2 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | Biak region, Indonesia | M6.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 132 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 104 km | 35 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 70 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 76 km E of Biak, Indonesia | M5.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 28 km NNE of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.7 | 97 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1996 | 58 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 1996 | 72 km NE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 129 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.7 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 80 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.6 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 150 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.6 | 121 km | 19 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 108 km E of Biak, Indonesia | M5.6 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 35 km ESE of Ransiki, Indonesia | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1864 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 250 | 121 km |
| 1979 | IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 115 | 26 km |
| 1957 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 135 km |
| 1914 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Driest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in |
Ansus has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in February to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 116.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.3") and November the driest (8.1").