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Weather & Climate in Elelim, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elelim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 149 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 2,060.4 sq mi (5,336.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7590°N, 139.7075°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,226 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 | 139 km | 66 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 192 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 130 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.5 | 59 km | 63 km |
| Oct 17, 2002 | 119 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1993 | 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 130 km | 89 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 139 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 42 km | 20 km |
| Dec 18, 1999 | 108 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 208 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 82 km | 109 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 140 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 62 km | 66 km |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 110 km | 44 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 92 km | 93 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 123 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 80 km | 106 km |
| Jan 17, 2007 | 119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 51 km | 101 km |
| May 30, 2006 | 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 40 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 128 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 74 km | 46 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia | M5.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2005 | 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 260 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in |
Elelim has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.4") and June the driest (5.5").