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Weather & Climate in Werinama, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Werinama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 104.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 115.3 sq mi (298.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5029°N, 130.1105°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,202 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 5, 2024 | 154 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia | M6.1 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Apr 7, 1992 | 249 km ESE of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.0 | 124 km | 53 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 205 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M6.0 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 1999 | 240 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M5.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1990 | 165 km ENE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 71 km ESE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 86 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 129 km | 44 km |
| Aug 11, 1991 | 157 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 161 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.9 | 52 km | 29 km |
| Jan 8, 2008 | 244 km NW of Tual, Indonesia | M5.8 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 1993 | 103 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.8 | 91 km | 54 km |
| Jun 23, 1992 | 33 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.8 | 114 km | 75 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 142 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Jun 25, 1990 | 231 km E of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.7 | 99 km | 34 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 148 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia | M5.7 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 128 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.7 | 95 km | 30 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 230 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.7 | 140 km | 43 km |
| Nov 27, 2012 | 54 km NE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.7 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 128 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.6 | 85 km | 20 km |
| Feb 19, 1998 | 134 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia | M5.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 16.0 m (52 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1629 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 16.0 m | 5 | 124 km |
| 2021 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 68 km |
| 1711 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 135 km |
| 1891 | BANDA SEA | Unknown | — | — | 135 km |
| 1882 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1859 | LONTOR ISLAND, BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1710 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Banda Api (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Banda Api | Caldera | 596 m (1,955 ft) | 1988 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 15.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in |
Werinama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 107.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.6") and November the driest (4.0").