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Weather & Climate in Bugalaga, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bugalaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 99 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 130.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,844 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 99 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,844 ft (2,086 m) |
| Area | 7,107.4 sq mi (18,408.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6248°N, 136.5971°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
550 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Feb 5, 2004 | 28 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M7.0 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.8 | 86 km | 23 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 38 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.7 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 135 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.6 | 145 km | 11 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 92 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 57 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 89 km | 29 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 146 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.3 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 147 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.2 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 95 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.2 | 78 km | 53 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 75 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.0 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1995 | 60 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 157 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 71 km | 31 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 132 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 36 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 137 km | 37 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 33 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 97 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1996 | 39 km E of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 89 km | 24 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 129 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.7 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 30 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.7 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 20 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.7 | 113 km | 32 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | Papua, Indonesia | M5.6 | 90 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 10.2 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 10.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 12.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | Driest |
Bugalaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 62°F in July to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.7") and December the driest (8.8").