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Weather & Climate in Sarmi, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarmi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1,944.3 sq mi (5,035.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.8530°N, 138.7509°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,169 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 | 90 km | 48 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 192 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1999 | 268 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.4 | 106 km | 59 km |
| Jan 25, 1991 | 162 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.4 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 1996 | 192 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 195 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 31 km | 14 km |
| Jan 25, 1991 | 185 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 45 km | 22 km |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 244 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1999 | 108 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 260 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.2 | 76 km | 21 km |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Papua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 230 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 105 km | 28 km |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 128 km | 44 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia | M5.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 262 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.9 | 78 km | 30 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 2011 | 203 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 45 km | 27 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 244 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 209 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 32 km | 15 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 168 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 63 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Driest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in |
Sarmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in August to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 106.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.0") and November the driest (7.8").