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Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea

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9,383 Population 30/sq mi density
4,954 ft Elevation 1,510 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Kundiawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 159 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,954 ft (1,510 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.3 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates-6.0197°N, 144.9692°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.3"
156% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 11.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

945 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 31, 2025.

Oct 13, 1993 47 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.9 117 km
Oct 25, 1993 44 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.7 114 km
Mar 21, 2012 11 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.6 112 km
Oct 13, 1993 50 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.5 131 km
Oct 16, 1993 57 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.3 137 km
Aug 19, 2012 95 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 146 km
Jun 15, 1993 near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea M6.2 127 km
Oct 21, 1992 68 km SSE of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea M6.2 129 km
Oct 25, 1993 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.1 117 km
Oct 13, 1993 37 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.0 121 km
May 12, 2007 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.9 140 km
Jun 2, 2017 90 km NW of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.9 144 km
Feb 12, 2007 92 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.9 113 km
Sep 21, 1996 37 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M5.9 134 km
Oct 25, 1993 45 km N of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M5.9 108 km
Jan 3, 2010 11 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.8 127 km
Feb 4, 2023 42 km ESE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M5.8 146 km
Nov 23, 1990 23 km N of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.7 145 km
Jul 9, 2003 69 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.6 125 km
Nov 3, 1993 55 km N of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M5.6 107 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 18 136 km
1873 MACLAY COAST Earthquake — — 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karkar (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karkar Stratovolcano 1,839 m (6,033 ft) 2014 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 9.9 in
February 65°F (18°C) 10.9 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 11.4 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 9.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 7.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in
November 64°F (18°C) 8.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 10.2 in

Kundiawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 97.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.4") and July the driest (4.4").

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