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Weather & Climate in Tual, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tual has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 98.2 sq mi (254.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.6288°N, 132.7523°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
468 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Sep 29, 2010 | Near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia | M7.0 | 134 km | 26 km |
| Dec 29, 1991 | 133 km N of Tual, Indonesia | M6.4 | 134 km | 37 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | 65 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M6.4 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 132 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | M6.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 130 km SSW of Tual, Indonesia | M6.1 | 131 km | 40 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 133 km ENE of Tual, Indonesia | M6.0 | 134 km | 30 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 70 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M6.0 | 71 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 117 km SSW of Tual, Indonesia | M6.0 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | Kepulauan Kai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1996 | 105 km ESE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.9 | 106 km | 38 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 129 km E of Tual, Indonesia | M5.6 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Jan 18, 2018 | 85 km S of Tual, Indonesia | M5.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2001 | 63 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 110 km ENE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 144 km SW of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 145 km | 61 km |
| Sep 30, 2010 | Near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 114 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 99 km W of Tual, Indonesia | M5.5 | 100 km | 57 km |
| Aug 2, 2004 | 144 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1998 | 100 km SE of Tual, Indonesia | M5.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 11.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 14.5 in |
Tual has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.9") and September the driest (2.7").