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Weather & Climate in Sentani, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sentani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 5,862.6 sq mi (15,184.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5691°N, 140.5127°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Dec 19, 1995 | 130 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.5 | 130 km | 63 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 40 km N of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 1991 | 162 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 2002 | 119 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1999 | 108 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 139 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Apr 18, 1995 | 59 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 57 km | 20 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 42 km N of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 88 km | 29 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 140 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 141 km | 66 km |
| Jan 17, 2007 | 119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 113 km | 101 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 123 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 134 km | 44 km |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 52 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 55 km | 9 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 121 km | 106 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 116 km | 93 km |
| May 30, 2006 | 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Sep 24, 2016 | 65 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Aug 8, 2005 | 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 128 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 130 km | 46 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 71 km S of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in |
Sentani has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 90.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.0") and August the driest (5.3").