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Madang, Papua New Guinea

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27,419 Population 86/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Madang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 136 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days136 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area317.2 sq mi (821.4 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates-5.2215°N, 145.7870°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.2"
195% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,832 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 31, 2025.

Sep 10, 2022 70 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M7.6 143 km
Oct 13, 1993 47 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.9 79 km
Apr 17, 2012 140 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea M6.8 150 km
Oct 25, 1993 44 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.7 80 km
Mar 21, 2012 11 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.6 115 km
Oct 13, 1993 50 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.5 89 km
Aug 4, 2010 118 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea M6.5 118 km
Aug 16, 1992 99 km E of Madang, Papua New Guinea M6.3 99 km
Jan 1, 2008 eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea M6.3 142 km
Oct 16, 1993 57 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.3 88 km
Mar 14, 2023 118 km E of Madang, Papua New Guinea M6.3 118 km
Aug 19, 2012 95 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 144 km
Jun 15, 1993 near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea M6.2 45 km
Jun 19, 2023 96 km ESE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 134 km
Sep 22, 1995 79 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.2 125 km
Nov 5, 1991 64 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.2 134 km
Oct 25, 1993 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.1 75 km
Feb 9, 1996 89 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea M6.1 127 km
Mar 2, 1996 84 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea M6.1 120 km
Jun 21, 2002 135 km NE of Madang, Papua New Guinea M6.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 50 km
1930 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake — — 96 km
1873 MACLAY COAST Earthquake — — 39 km
1857 BISMARCK SEA Eruption + Earthquake — — 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karkar (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karkar Stratovolcano 1,839 m (6,033 ft) 2014 67 km
Long Island Complex 1,280 m (4,199 ft) 1993 148 km
Manam Stratovolcano 1,807 m (5,928 ft) 2020 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in

Madang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 112.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.5") and August the driest (4.1").

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