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Weather & Climate in Elat, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 98.2 sq mi (254.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.6578°N, 132.9709°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
496 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Sep 29, 2010 | Near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia | M7.0 | 117 km | 26 km |
| Oct 12, 2012 | 163 km ENE of Tual, Indonesia | M6.6 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | 65 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M6.4 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1991 | 133 km N of Tual, Indonesia | M6.4 | 140 km | 37 km |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 132 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | M6.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 130 km SSW of Tual, Indonesia | M6.1 | 143 km | 40 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 70 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M6.0 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 133 km ENE of Tual, Indonesia | M6.0 | 112 km | 30 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 117 km SSW of Tual, Indonesia | M6.0 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 1996 | 105 km ESE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.9 | 84 km | 38 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | Kepulauan Kai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 157 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2018 | 85 km S of Tual, Indonesia | M5.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 129 km E of Tual, Indonesia | M5.6 | 106 km | 21 km |
| Sep 30, 2010 | Near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 114 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2001 | 63 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 99 km W of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 123 km | 57 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 110 km ENE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 88 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 162 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in |
Elat has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 111.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (5.4").