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Weather & Climate in Burmeso, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burmeso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 162.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 2,395.4 sq mi (6,204.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.3261°N, 138.0414°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 6, 2013 | 260 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M7.0 | 141 km | 66 km |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 234 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M7.0 | 64 km | 48 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 192 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1999 | 268 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.4 | 40 km | 59 km |
| Jan 25, 1991 | 162 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.4 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1991 | 185 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 110 km | 22 km |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 195 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 244 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1996 | 192 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Papua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 19 km | 18 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 260 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.2 | 19 km | 21 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 230 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 77 km | 28 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia | M5.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 262 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.9 | 17 km | 30 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 244 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2011 | 203 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 89 km | 27 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 168 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 124 km | 30 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 173 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 138 km | 38 km |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 217 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1957 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 148 km |
| 1914 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 9.2 in |
Burmeso has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 74°F in August to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.3") and June the driest (8.0").