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Weather & Climate in Kairatu, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kairatu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 103.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 115.3 sq mi (298.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3517°N, 128.3685°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
997 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 28, 2000 | 98 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.8 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Mar 14, 2006 | 108 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.7 | 131 km | 30 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 107 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.7 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Feb 19, 1998 | 126 km S of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 33 km NE of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.5 | 11 km | 12 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 41 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.5 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 92 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.2 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2011 | 151 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.1 | 121 km | 26 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 48 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.1 | 81 km | 6 km |
| Aug 28, 2000 | 100 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1996 | 33 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 100 km W of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Aug 28, 2000 | 109 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 86 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 117 km | 44 km |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 71 km ESE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jan 3, 1993 | 103 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.8 | 150 km | 54 km |
| Jun 23, 1992 | 33 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.8 | 84 km | 75 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 53 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 89 km | 4 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 50 km SW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 101 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 100.0 m (328 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1674 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 100.0 m | 2,330 | 82 km |
| 1899 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 12.0 m | 2,460 | 42 km |
| 2006 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4 | 131 km |
| 1983 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 93 km |
| 2021 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 129 km |
| 1841 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 120 km |
| 1885 | MOLUCCAS ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 135 km |
| 1711 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 101 km |
| 1876 | CERAM SEA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 130 km |
| 2004 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1950 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | 1 | 50 km |
| 1892 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
| 1891 | BANDA SEA | Unknown | — | — | 101 km |
| 1775 | AMBON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
| 1754 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | 4 | 22 km |
| 1708 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
| 1674 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 15.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 15.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 6.2 in |
Kairatu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 107.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.4") and November the driest (4.1").