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Weather & Climate in Sorong, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sorong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 123 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 426.6 sq mi (1,105.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 596/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8796°N, 131.2610°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
155 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 | 29 km | 18 km |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 61 km NNE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2004 | 106 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.6 | 107 km | 36 km |
| Jan 17, 1998 | 133 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jul 26, 2009 | 134 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.4 | 135 km | 28 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 83 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.3 | 83 km | 29 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 148 km E of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 121 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | 148 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 138 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2019 | 113 km NW of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2000 | 53 km SE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 79 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 80 km | 35 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 148 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Jan 14, 2009 | 118 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 118 km | 35 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 148 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 149 km | 35 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 45 km NE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 46 km | 42 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 32 km NNE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 84 km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 1993 | 77 km N of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 78 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 14.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in |
Sorong has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 121.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.6") and February the driest (7.3").