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Weather & Climate in Tanusan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanusan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 122.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 8,249.1 sq mi (21,365.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.1337°N, 133.6472°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
512 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Oct 10, 1999 | 126 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M6.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2003 | 143 km WSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1999 | 142 km SSW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 90 km W of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 140 km WNW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 136 km WNW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2004 | 188 km WSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | Near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 1991 | 130 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 1991 | 117 km W of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.4 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2002 | 134 km SW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 2016 | 160 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.3 | 95 km | 39 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 189 km WSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1999 | 136 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.2 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2014 | 187 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1991 | 170 km W of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.2 | 50 km | 17 km |
| Dec 18, 1999 | 154 km W of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.2 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 116 km SSW of Manokwari, Indonesia | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 153 km WNW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.2 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 180 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.2 | 138 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in |
Tanusan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 118.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.0") and November the driest (7.8").