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Weather & Climate in Jayapura, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jayapura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 362.9 sq mi (940.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5337°N, 140.7181°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,080 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 17, 1998 | 50 km WNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 130 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.5 | 141 km | 63 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 40 km N of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 65 km | 6 km |
| Oct 17, 2002 | 119 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1999 | 108 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 42 km N of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 65 km | 29 km |
| Apr 18, 1995 | 59 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 60 km | 20 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 139 km | 93 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 143 km | 106 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 123 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2007 | 119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 132 km | 101 km |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 52 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 53 km | 9 km |
| Sep 24, 2016 | 65 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 66 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 128 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 138 km | 46 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 39 km SE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 103 km | 34 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 41 km ESE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2005 | 127 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 139 km | 40 km |
| Dec 15, 1994 | 114 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 127 km | 114 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 48 km ESE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 71 km S of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in |
Jayapura has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 89.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and August the driest (5.2").