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Weather & Climate in Waren, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waren has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 169.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 3,196.1 sq mi (8,278.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.2645°N, 136.3342°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
530 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 16, 2010 | 121 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M7.0 | 25 km | 18 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.8 | 109 km | 23 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 135 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.6 | 18 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 57 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.5 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 46 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 92 km S of Biak, Indonesia | M6.3 | 53 km | 16 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 146 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.3 | 36 km | 17 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 95 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.2 | 81 km | 53 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 147 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M6.2 | 36 km | 13 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 75 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M6.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 157 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 108 km | 31 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 132 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.9 | 26 km | 35 km |
| May 11, 1996 | 39 km E of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 128 km | 24 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 76 km E of Biak, Indonesia | M5.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 33 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 129 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.7 | 31 km | 35 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | Papua, Indonesia | M5.6 | 120 km | 34 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 150 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia | M5.6 | 39 km | 19 km |
| May 26, 1992 | 38 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.6 | 125 km | 55 km |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 74 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia | M5.6 | 94 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 115 | 73 km |
| 1957 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 113 km |
| 1914 | NW. IRIAN JAYA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Driest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 10.1 in |
Waren has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 124.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.9") and November the driest (8.6").