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Weather & Climate in Wamena, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wamena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,882 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,882 ft (1,488 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0958°N, 138.9481°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
921 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 6, 2013 | 260 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M7.0 | 83 km | 66 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 130 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.5 | 149 km | 63 km |
| Mar 1, 1993 | 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 60 km | 89 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 139 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 208 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 129 km | 109 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 140 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 150 km | 66 km |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 146 km | 44 km |
| Jan 17, 2007 | 119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 131 km | 101 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 133 km | 106 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 143 km | 93 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia | M5.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2006 | 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Aug 8, 2005 | 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 260 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Dec 15, 1994 | 114 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 136 km | 114 km |
| Aug 4, 2005 | 127 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 145 km | 40 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 217 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1990 | 174 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 78 km | 35 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 173 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 129 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 9.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 7.3 in |
Wamena has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in August to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.7") and June the driest (5.4").