Sign In Register

Bulolo, Papua New Guinea

Full City Profile

16,042 Population 3,247/sq mi density
2,221 ft Elevation 677 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Bulolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density3,247/sq mi
Coordinates-7.2036°N, 146.6401°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.8"
115% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,533 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Sep 10, 2022 70 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M7.6 102 km
May 6, 2019 32 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M7.1 33 km
Jul 17, 2020 114 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea M7.0 143 km
Mar 21, 2012 11 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.6 131 km
Apr 5, 1997 49 km W of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea M6.5 117 km
Jun 5, 2001 45 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M6.4 45 km
Apr 6, 1999 21 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea M6.4 85 km
Jan 1, 2008 eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea M6.3 150 km
Apr 17, 2010 33 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea M6.2 93 km
Sep 22, 1995 79 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.2 128 km
Nov 5, 1991 64 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.2 110 km
Feb 9, 1996 89 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea M6.1 134 km
Jun 4, 2005 47 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea M6.1 101 km
Jun 12, 1997 85 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea M6.1 146 km
Mar 2, 1996 84 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.1 137 km
Dec 18, 1992 30 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea M6.1 97 km
Sep 23, 1995 92 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.0 137 km
Jun 5, 2001 49 km NNW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M6.0 50 km
May 21, 1992 66 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea M6.0 132 km
Oct 13, 1993 37 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1972 SOLOMON SEA Meteorological 1.5 m — 69 km
1969 BISMARCK SEA Eruption + Earthquake — — 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 8.7 in
April 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 7.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest

Bulolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 81.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and June the driest (4.1").

View full weather details →