Kerema, Papua New Guinea

Full City Profile

5,646 Population 18/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Kerema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 116 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 123.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	79.3°F
	47% above US avg
January Average	81°F (27°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	116 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Area	315.4 sq mi (816.9 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.9603°N, 145.7728°W
Timezone	Pacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.0"

224% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 14.25"

Driest Month (Nov) 6.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Sep 23, 2024.

May 6, 2019	32 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea	M7.1	133 km
Jun 5, 2001	45 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea	M6.4	138 km
Jun 5, 2001	49 km NNW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea	M6.0	145 km
Jul 28, 2022	eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea	M5.8	149 km
Dec 7, 2012	44 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea	M5.7	134 km
Mar 31, 2014	104 km NW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea	M5.6	139 km
Feb 2, 2005	96 km WNW of Kerema, Papua New Guinea	M5.6	97 km
Mar 3, 2013	81 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea	M5.6	87 km
Feb 1, 2022	71 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea	M5.4	98 km
Mar 2, 2012	55 km E of Kerema, Papua New Guinea	M5.4	55 km
Aug 19, 1993	70 km SSW of Wau, Papua New Guinea	M5.3	77 km
Aug 26, 2016	106 km NW of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea	M5.2	121 km
Jun 5, 2001	40 km NNW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea	M5.2	146 km
Aug 2, 1994	65 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea	M5.2	100 km
Dec 30, 1990	115 km S of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea	M5.2	138 km
Feb 15, 2012	32 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea	M5.2	140 km
Mar 3, 1992	94 km ESE of Kerema, Papua New Guinea	M5.2	95 km
Sep 4, 1990	66 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea	M5.2	92 km
Feb 6, 1991	117 km S of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea	M5.2	146 km
Feb 14, 1992	36 km SSE of Wau, Papua New Guinea	M5.2	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	81°F (27°C)	9.7 in
February	81°F (27°C)	9.8 in
March	81°F (27°C)	10.7 in
April	80°F (27°C)	9.6 in
May	79°F (26°C)	14.3 in	Wettest
June	78°F (26°C)	12.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	11.6 in	Coldest
August	77°F (25°C)	9.9 in
September	78°F (26°C)	9.7 in
October	79°F (26°C)	9.6 in
November	80°F (27°C)	7.0 in	Driest
December	81°F (27°C)	8.6 in	Warmest

Kerema has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 123.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.3") and November the driest (7.0").

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