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Weather & Climate in Waisai, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waisai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 143 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 426.6 sq mi (1,105.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.2379°N, 130.5072°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 24, 2015 | 28 km N of Sorong, Indonesia | M6.6 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 61 km NNE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | 204 km WNW of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2014 | 198 km NW of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 89 km | 56 km |
| Sep 6, 2019 | 113 km NW of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 210 km WNW of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Halmahera, Indonesia | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 45 km NE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 126 km | 42 km |
| Jun 5, 1993 | 77 km N of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 32 km NNE of Sorong, Indonesia | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 144 km W of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 74 km | 31 km |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 12 km ENE of Waisai, Indonesia | M4.9 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1993 | 27 km NE of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 112 km NW of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 7 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2010 | 217 km WNW of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 111 km | 51 km |
| Mar 19, 2014 | 188 km NW of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 79 km | 50 km |
| Feb 6, 1997 | 129 km NNW of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 1993 | 163 km W of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 99 km | 28 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 84 km W of Waisai, Indonesia | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 185 km WNW of Sorong, Indonesia | M4.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Driest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 7.4 in |
Waisai has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 106.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and October the driest (6.3").