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Weather & Climate in Sorendiweri, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sorendiweri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 105.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 3,923.2 sq mi (10,161.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7339°N, 135.7361°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
596 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.1.
| Feb 17, 1996 | 1996 Biak, Indonesia Earthquake | M8.1 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 67 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia | M6.5 | 22 km | 19 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 32 km NNE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.5 | 58 km | 32 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 46 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 92 km S of Biak, Indonesia | M6.3 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | Biak region, Indonesia | M6.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 70 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.9 | 18 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 96 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.8 | 45 km | 15 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 76 km E of Biak, Indonesia | M5.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 1996 | 72 km NE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1996 | 58 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.7 | 11 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 28 km NNE of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.7 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 80 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.6 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 91 km NW of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.5 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1996 | 86 km E of Biak, Indonesia | M5.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 72 km NE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.5 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1996 | 76 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.4 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 66 km NE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.4 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 1996 | 64 km E of Biak, Indonesia | M5.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 65 km NW of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.4 | 10 km | 63 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 136 km |
| 1864 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 250 | 87 km |
| 1979 | IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 115 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Driest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in |
Sorendiweri has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in February to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 118.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.5") and November the driest (8.2").