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Laiagam, Papua New Guinea

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921 Population 3/sq mi density
6,214 ft Elevation 1,894 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Laiagam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 128 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,214 ft (1,894 m)
Area316.8 sq mi (820.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-5.3311°N, 143.7905°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"
204% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

762 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 24, 2025.

Feb 25, 2018 32 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M7.5 141 km
Apr 2, 2023 40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M7.0 132 km
Nov 7, 2017 67 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.5 126 km
Feb 26, 2018 59 km SW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea M6.3 143 km
Aug 19, 2012 95 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 107 km
Aug 20, 1993 28 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.2 138 km
Jun 19, 2023 96 km ESE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 150 km
Feb 26, 2018 52 km WSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea M5.9 133 km
Feb 12, 2007 92 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.9 137 km
Feb 26, 2018 40 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea M5.8 132 km
Sep 5, 2023 Enga, Papua New Guinea M5.8 100 km
Feb 27, 2018 62 km S of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.7 146 km
Jul 24, 2025 38 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.7 125 km
Mar 4, 2018 35 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.7 144 km
Mar 23, 2023 45 km SSE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.7 116 km
Nov 9, 2009 52 km SSE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.7 112 km
Jun 2, 1995 60 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.5 117 km
Jan 14, 2018 113 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.5 135 km
May 16, 2001 67 km E of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M5.5 128 km
Aug 24, 1990 65 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1999 KASU CONE Meteorological 15.0 m 1 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Manam (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Manam Stratovolcano 1,807 m (5,928 ft) 2020 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 12.1 in
February 67°F (19°C) 12.6 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 13.7 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 11.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 8.1 in
June 65°F (19°C) 5.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 9.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 10.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 12.3 in

Laiagam has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.7") and July the driest (5.2").

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