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Weather & Climate in Karubaga, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karubaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,843 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 123 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,843 ft (1,781 m) |
| Area | 1,589.4 sq mi (4,116.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6994°N, 138.4579°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,061 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 27, 2015 | 234 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M7.0 | 119 km | 48 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 260 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M7.0 | 20 km | 66 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 192 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1999 | 268 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.4 | 121 km | 59 km |
| Mar 1, 1993 | 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 10 km | 89 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 230 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 103 km | 28 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 140 km | 106 km |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 137 km | 44 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 146 km | 93 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia | M5.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 260 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | Papua, Indonesia | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 217 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1990 | 174 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 103 km | 35 km |
| Dec 27, 2009 | 122 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2010 | 205 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 146 km | 31 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 173 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 111 km | 38 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 244 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2012 | 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.6 | 109 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 10.9 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 12.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 10.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 8.5 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 9.5 in |
Karubaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 56°F in August to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.1") and June the driest (8.5").