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Weather & Climate in Kiruru, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kiruru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 108.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 7,107.4 sq mi (18,408.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.9389°N, 134.9696°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
813 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Feb 7, 2004 | Near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia | M7.3 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 28 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M7.0 | 73 km | 17 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 100 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.9 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 1995 | 164 km SW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.8 | 78 km | 22 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.8 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 38 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.7 | 51 km | 26 km |
| Oct 12, 2012 | 163 km ENE of Tual, Indonesia | M6.6 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 57 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 142 km | 29 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 92 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 120 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 110 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.1 | 33 km | 19 km |
| Sep 8, 2012 | 48 km WNW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.1 | 86 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 111 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.0 | 45 km | 11 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 182 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | M6.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 129 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 79 km | 23 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 36 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 54 km | 37 km |
| Jul 18, 1995 | 60 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 34 km | 13 km |
| Mar 15, 2003 | 143 km WSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 90 km W of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 33 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | Driest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in |
Kiruru has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 127.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.9") and November the driest (8.3").