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Weather & Climate in Sumberbaba, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sumberbaba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 157.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 3,196.1 sq mi (8,278.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.8188°N, 136.7576°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
713 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.1.
| Feb 17, 1996 | 1996 Biak, Indonesia Earthquake | M8.1 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 121 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M7.0 | 46 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 135 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.6 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 32 km NNE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.5 | 116 km | 32 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 46 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 146 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.3 | 64 km | 17 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 92 km S of Biak, Indonesia | M6.3 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Feb 24, 1996 | 144 km ENE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.2 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 147 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.2 | 65 km | 13 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 95 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.2 | 141 km | 53 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | Biak region, Indonesia | M6.0 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 132 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 90 km | 35 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 157 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 139 km | 31 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 76 km E of Biak, Indonesia | M5.8 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 129 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.7 | 93 km | 35 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 28 km NNE of Insrom, Indonesia | M5.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 1996 | 72 km NE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 112 km ENE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 80 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.6 | 48 km | 4 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 150 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.6 | 67 km | 19 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 | 105 km |
| 1979 | IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 115 | 81 km |
| 1957 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 45 km |
| 1914 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 21 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| 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 | Warmest |
| 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 |
Sumberbaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 77°F in February to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 118.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.5") and November the driest (8.2").