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Arawa, Papua New Guinea

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40,266 Population 127/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Arawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 94 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 134.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days94 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area316.6 sq mi (820.0 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates-6.2298°N, 155.5660°W
TimezonePacific/Bougainville

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 134.1"
253% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.46"
Driest Month (Nov) 9.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,827 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 22, 2017 35 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.9 44 km
Apr 19, 2014 70 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.5 84 km
Apr 29, 1996 58 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.2 70 km
Aug 16, 1995 139 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.2 144 km
Apr 11, 2014 56 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M7.1 70 km
Apr 1, 2007 113 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.9 121 km
Oct 16, 2013 62 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.8 74 km
Oct 14, 1996 90 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.8 100 km
Apr 18, 1994 63 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.7 75 km
Apr 19, 2001 128 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.7 135 km
Apr 19, 2014 57 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.6 71 km
Apr 1, 2007 99 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.6 107 km
Apr 14, 2013 98 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.6 109 km
Apr 11, 2014 78 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.5 92 km
Feb 8, 2016 88 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.4 101 km
May 15, 2011 120 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.4 128 km
Sep 1, 2024 56 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.4 67 km
May 29, 2001 92 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.4 106 km
Feb 7, 2011 98 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.4 111 km
Jun 12, 2003 88 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea M6.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.3 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1974 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 2.3 m — 130 km
1975 SOLOMON SEA Earthquake 2.0 m — 69 km
1974 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 146 km
1959 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m — 149 km
2014 SOLOMON SEA Earthquake 0.1 m — 84 km
2017 BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 3 44 km
1955 SOLOMON SEA Earthquake — — 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Loloru (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Loloru Pyroclastic shield 1,887 m (6,191 ft) -1050 33 km
Billy Mitchell Pyroclastic shield 1,544 m (5,066 ft) 1580 41 km
Bagana Lava cone 1,855 m (6,086 ft) 2020 42 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.4 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 11.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 13.5 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 11.8 in
May 76°F (25°C) 10.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 10.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.8 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 12.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 10.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Driest
December 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in

Arawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 134.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.5") and November the driest (9.7").

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