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Weather & Climate in Manokwari, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manokwari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 150 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8629°N, 134.0640°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
699 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jan 3, 2009 | 140 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M7.7 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 102 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia | M7.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 86 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M7.4 | 87 km | 23 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 86 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.7 | 87 km | 16 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 72 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 117 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.5 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 108 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2002 | 92 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 133 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2001 | 83 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.2 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2009 | 136 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.1 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Oct 10, 1999 | 126 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2003 | 96 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 97 km | 28 km |
| Jan 6, 2009 | 73 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 61 km SSW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 86 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 87 km | 17 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 68 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2002 | 97 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 69 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2008 | 9 km NW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.9 | 10 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1864 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 250 | 105 km |
| 2009 | NEAR NORTH COAST | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 5 | 140 km |
| 2009 | NEAR NORTH COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 11.4 in |
Manokwari has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.4") and September the driest (5.0").