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Weather & Climate in Wurigelebur, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wurigelebur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 216.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,144 feet.
Temperature
85°F Jan (30°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,144 ft (1,568 m) |
| Area | 1,944.3 sq mi (5,035.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7627°N, 138.8085°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,263 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 27, 2015 | 234 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M7.0 | 130 km | 48 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 260 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M7.0 | 46 km | 66 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 192 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1999 | 268 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.4 | 141 km | 59 km |
| Mar 1, 1993 | 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 30 km | 89 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 139 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.2 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 230 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.1 | 113 km | 28 km |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 118 km | 44 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 122 km | 93 km |
| Jan 17, 2007 | 119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 124 km | 101 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M6.0 | 113 km | 106 km |
| May 30, 2006 | 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Aug 8, 2005 | 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia | M5.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 260 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 1996 | 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Dec 15, 1994 | 114 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.8 | 128 km | 114 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 244 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2010 | 205 km W of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 148 km | 31 km |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 217 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia | M5.7 | 76 km | 10 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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (30°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 11.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 7.0 in | Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 8.8 in |
Wurigelebur has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 62°F in August to 85°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 106.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.6") and June the driest (7.0").