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Weather & Climate in Saonek, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saonek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 104.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 426.6 sq mi (1,105.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4379°N, 130.7559°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 24, 2015 | 28 km N of Sorong, Indonesia | M6.6 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2004 | 106 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.6 | 149 km | 36 km |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 61 km NNE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 83 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.3 | 128 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | 204 km WNW of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 210 km WNW of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 146 km | 19 km |
| Jun 12, 2014 | 198 km NW of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 125 km | 56 km |
| Jul 27, 2000 | 53 km SE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 79 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 127 km | 35 km |
| Sep 6, 2019 | 113 km NW of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 45 km NE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 93 km | 42 km |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 84 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1993 | 77 km N of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 32 km NNE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 112 km NW of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 38 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 144 km W of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 89 km | 31 km |
| Aug 1, 2010 | 217 km WNW of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 145 km | 51 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 84 km W of Waisai, Indonesia | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1993 | 163 km W of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 113 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Driest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in |
Saonek has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 123.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.2") and November the driest (7.6").