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Weather & Climate in Tanah Merah, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanah Merah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 179.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 9,642.2 sq mi (24,973.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0976°N, 140.3065°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 20, 2007 | 92 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 96 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 139 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 94 km | 29 km |
| Mar 28, 2016 | 138 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 178 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 225 km WNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 125 km | 37 km |
| Jul 28, 1996 | 111 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2012 | 57 km N of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 127 km | 46 km |
| Mar 1, 2003 | 188 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.8 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 186 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 123 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2003 | 205 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 23 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2014 | 80 km NNE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.6 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 119 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.6 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 216 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.6 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Oct 2, 2009 | 144 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 138 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.6 | 85 km | 38 km |
| May 1, 1991 | 201 km NW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | 60 km N of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | M4.5 | 120 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 15.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | Driest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 14.3 in |
Tanah Merah has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 161.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.4") and November the driest (11.2").