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Weather & Climate in Nabire, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nabire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 89 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 140.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 89 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 7,107.4 sq mi (18,408.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3599°N, 135.5007°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
710 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 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 28 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M7.0 | 29 km | 17 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 100 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.9 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.8 | 56 km | 23 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 38 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.7 | 38 km | 26 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 57 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 58 km | 29 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 92 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 95 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.2 | 96 km | 53 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 110 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.1 | 111 km | 19 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 120 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2012 | 48 km WNW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.1 | 48 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 111 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.0 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 75 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.0 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2003 | 143 km WSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1995 | 60 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 61 km | 13 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 129 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 130 km | 23 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 132 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 133 km | 35 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 36 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 37 km | 37 km |
| May 11, 1996 | 39 km E of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 40 km | 24 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 90 km W of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Driest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in |
Nabire has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 140.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.8") and November the driest (9.3").