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Weather & Climate in Samanente, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samanente has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 166.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 1,944.3 sq mi (5,035.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.1992°N, 138.8803°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,396 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 | 62 km | 48 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 192 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.7 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1991 | 162 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.4 | 37 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1999 | 268 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.4 | 89 km | 59 km |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 244 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 195 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 21 km | 14 km |
| Jan 25, 1991 | 185 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 16 km | 22 km |
| Dec 26, 1996 | 192 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 8 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Papua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Dec 18, 1999 | 108 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 260 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.2 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 230 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 73 km | 28 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 112 km | 93 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 120 km | 106 km |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 88 km | 44 km |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 262 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.9 | 78 km | 30 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia | M5.9 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 217 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 168 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 31 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in |
Samanente has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 105.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.1") and June the driest (7.5").