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Weather & Climate in Moskona Barat, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moskona Barat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 162.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 3,652.0 sq mi (9,458.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.6299°N, 132.9563°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
640 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 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 102 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia | M7.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 86 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M7.4 | 111 km | 23 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 86 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.7 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 72 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 117 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.5 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 108 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.5 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2002 | 92 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 133 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2001 | 83 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.2 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2009 | 136 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.1 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Jan 6, 2009 | 73 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 120 km | 16 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 68 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2002 | 97 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 86 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 61 km SSW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2008 | 9 km NW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.9 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 69 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 154 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.9 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 89 km W of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.8 | 107 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | NEAR NORTH COAST | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 5 | 135 km |
| 2009 | NEAR NORTH COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in |
Moskona Barat has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.0") and November the driest (7.6").