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Weather & Climate in Sumohai, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sumohai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 253.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.6894°N, 139.3547°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
441 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 | 147 km | 63 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 139 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Mar 1, 1993 | 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 139 km | 89 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 208 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 85 km | 109 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 140 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 141 km | 66 km |
| May 30, 2006 | 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Aug 8, 2005 | 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 260 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2005 | 127 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | Papua, Indonesia | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 226 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 1990 | 174 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 215 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 95 km | 107 km |
| May 16, 2018 | 262 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.5 | 131 km | 90 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 278 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.5 | 54 km | 32 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Papua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 259 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.5 | 10 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 139 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.4 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2017 | 138 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.4 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 141 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in |
Sumohai has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in August to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.3") and June the driest (6.9").