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Weather & Climate in Timika, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Timika has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 115 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 2,395.4 sq mi (6,204.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.6141°N, 136.6768°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
232 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 25, 1994 | 92 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 129 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 145 km | 23 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 61 km SE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.6 | 130 km | 37 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 175 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.3 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 1991 | 129 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 138 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.2 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | 104 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.2 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | Papua, Indonesia | M5.2 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Apr 10, 1990 | 185 km SE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.1 | 15 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 197 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 125 km SE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.1 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 285 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.1 | 115 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 1990 | 106 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.1 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Oct 6, 1993 | 92 km ESE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.0 | 116 km | 25 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 71 km E of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 124 km E of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 1992 | 87 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.0 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 115 km SE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.0 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 1990 | 105 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia | M4.9 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 149 km E of Nabire, Indonesia | M4.9 | 145 km | 73 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 16.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 16.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in |
Timika has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 129.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.0") and November the driest (5.9").