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Weather & Climate in Sanana, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 215.4 sq mi (558.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.0585°N, 125.9779°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
281 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Nov 29, 1998 | 264 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M7.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 194 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.1 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Mar 1, 1999 | 200 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1998 | 238 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 220 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.6 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 1993 | 295 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.6 | 87 km | 35 km |
| Mar 9, 2004 | 289 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.6 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 79 km NE of Sanana, Indonesia | M5.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 217 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia | M5.5 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 242 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.4 | 68 km | 57 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 216 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia | M5.4 | 147 km | 27 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 231 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.4 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 1995 | 281 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.4 | 115 km | 31 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 244 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.3 | 148 km | 29 km |
| Dec 3, 1997 | 260 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia | M5.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 246 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1998 | 239 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.3 | 91 km | 45 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 228 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.3 | 94 km | 72 km |
| Jan 28, 1993 | 183 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 75 km NE of Sanana, Indonesia | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | SANANA ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 47 km |
| 1965 | SANANA ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 71 | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in |
Sanana has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 75.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and October the driest (2.9").