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Moindou, New Caledonia

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609 Population 2/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Moindou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area336.9 sq mi (872.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-21.7000°N, 165.6833°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 29, 2021.

Feb 24, 1991 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M5.2 148 km
Feb 8, 2018 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.9 139 km
Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 108 km
May 27, 2006 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.4 121 km
Feb 19, 1999 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M4.2 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Dovi Category 2 200 km
2022 Ruby Category 1 180 km
2021 Niran Category 3 78 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 226 km
2018 Hola Category 2 275 km
2017 Donna Category 2 168 km
2017 Cook Category 2 11 km
2011 Zelia Category 2 297 km
2006 Jim Category 1 176 km
2003 Erica Category 4 51 km
1999 Frank Category 2 11 km
1999 Dani Category 2 260 km
1997 Drena Category 3 52 km
1996 Beti Category 3 25 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 116 km
1994 Rewa Category 1 120 km
1993 Prema Category 4 287 km
1993 Polly Category 2 263 km
1992 Fran Category 4 245 km
1992 Esau Category 2 29 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1942 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 3.0 m 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in

Moindou has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and September the driest (1.8").

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