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Weather & Climate in Fakfak, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fakfak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 131.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 102 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 8,249.1 sq mi (21,365.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.9248°N, 132.2981°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
197 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 18, 2025 | 148 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia | M5.7 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 244 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M5.6 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 273 km S of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1995 | 259 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2018 | 265 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 243 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 261 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 236 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.4 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Dec 24, 1998 | 257 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 255 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M5.3 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 269 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.3 | 133 km | 40 km |
| Jan 14, 1994 | 244 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.2 | 145 km | 63 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 255 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.2 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 255 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1992 | 231 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.2 | 149 km | 67 km |
| Apr 17, 2018 | 268 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 234 km S of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2018 | 264 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M5.1 | 130 km | 18 km |
| May 5, 2017 | Ceram Sea, Indonesia | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2018 | 269 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
Fakfak has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 131.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.8") and November the driest (8.9").