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Weather & Climate in Wahai, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wahai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 93.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 115.3 sq mi (298.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.7953°N, 129.5382°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
980 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Sep 25, 2019 | 33 km NE of Ambon, Indonesia | M6.5 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 205 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 161 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 97 km | 29 km |
| May 25, 1990 | 165 km ENE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Aug 11, 1991 | 157 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 71 km ESE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Jan 3, 1993 | 103 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.8 | 141 km | 54 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 142 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 69 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 1992 | 33 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.8 | 102 km | 75 km |
| Nov 27, 2012 | 54 km NE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.7 | 40 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 148 km ENE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.6 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 123 km ENE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2013 | 148 km ENE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.6 | 77 km | 35 km |
| Jul 9, 2011 | 102 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.5 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Apr 1, 1992 | 26 km NNE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.5 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 67 km NE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.5 | 26 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 90 km ENE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.5 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 22 km NNW of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.5 | 88 km | 26 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 142 km ENE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.5 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1994 | 180 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.5 | 118 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1899 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 12.0 m | 2,460 | 118 km |
| 2021 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 89 km |
| 1711 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 1891 | BANDA SEA | Unknown | — | — | 147 km |
| 1754 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | 4 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Banda Api (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Banda Api | Caldera | 596 m (1,955 ft) | 1988 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 15.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in |
Wahai has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 108.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.4") and November the driest (4.2").