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Weather & Climate in Serui, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Serui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 111 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 124.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 111 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 3,196.1 sq mi (8,278.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.8802°N, 136.2426°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
708 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.1.
| Feb 17, 1996 | 1996 Biak, Indonesia Earthquake | M8.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 121 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M7.0 | 47 km | 18 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.8 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 135 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.6 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 57 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 143 km | 29 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 32 km NNE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.5 | 107 km | 32 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 46 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 146 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.3 | 71 km | 17 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 92 km S of Biak, Indonesia | M6.3 | 37 km | 16 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 95 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.2 | 124 km | 53 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 147 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.2 | 71 km | 13 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 75 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.0 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | Biak region, Indonesia | M6.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 132 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 70 km | 35 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 157 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 150 km | 31 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 76 km E of Biak, Indonesia | M5.8 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 1996 | 72 km NE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 129 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.7 | 75 km | 35 km |
| May 15, 1996 | 58 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 28 km NNE of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.7 m (25 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | IRIAN JAYA | Eruption + Earthquake | 7.7 m | 164 | 135 km |
| 1979 | IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 115 | 32 km |
| 1957 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 94 km |
| 1914 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | Driest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 10.9 in |
Serui has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 79°F in July to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 124.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.5") and November the driest (9.0").