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Goroka, Papua New Guinea

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18,503 Population 58/sq mi density
5,164 ft Elevation 1,574 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Goroka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,164 ft (1,574 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.2 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates-6.0850°N, 145.3867°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
115% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,397 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Sep 10, 2022 70 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M7.6 126 km
Oct 13, 1993 47 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.9 73 km
Oct 25, 1993 44 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.7 70 km
Mar 21, 2012 11 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.6 65 km
Oct 13, 1993 50 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.5 86 km
Jun 5, 2001 45 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M6.4 142 km
Oct 16, 1993 57 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.3 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 M6.2 118 km
Jun 15, 1993 near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea M6.2 122 km
Oct 25, 1993 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.1 74 km
Mar 2, 1996 84 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.1 131 km
Feb 9, 1996 89 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea M6.1 138 km
Oct 13, 1993 37 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.0 75 km
Jun 5, 2001 49 km NNW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea M6.0 139 km
Sep 23, 1995 92 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.0 139 km
Jan 16, 1998 74 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M5.9 114 km
Sep 21, 1996 37 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M5.9 87 km
May 12, 2007 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.9 106 km
Mar 4, 2019 46 km E of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PAPUA NEW GUINEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 18 131 km
1873 MACLAY COAST Earthquake — — 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karkar (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karkar Stratovolcano 1,839 m (6,033 ft) 2014 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 9.3 in
February 66°F (19°C) 10.4 in Warmest, Wettest
March 66°F (19°C) 10.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
October 65°F (19°C) 7.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 7.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 9.6 in

Goroka has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (2.5").

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