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Weather & Climate in Waghete, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waghete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 194.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,607 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,607 ft (1,709 m) |
| Area | 7,107.4 sq mi (18,408.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0390°N, 136.2749°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
574 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Feb 7, 2004 | Near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia | M7.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 28 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M7.0 | 94 km | 17 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 100 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.8 | 102 km | 23 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 38 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.7 | 112 km | 26 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 57 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 106 km | 29 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 92 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 95 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.2 | 116 km | 53 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 110 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.1 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 120 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 111 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.0 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 75 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.0 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 36 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 110 km | 37 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 129 km S of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Jul 18, 1995 | 60 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 157 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 128 km | 31 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 33 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1996 | 39 km E of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 93 km | 24 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 30 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.7 | 92 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 20 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.7 | 96 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 11.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 11.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 11.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 12.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Driest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 9.3 in |
Waghete has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 70°F in July to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 128.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.4") and November the driest (8.2").