Noro, Solomon Islands
Western Province · Solomon Islands
Noro is a small city in Western Province, Solomon Islands with a population of 7,204. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Noro
Noro is a town in the Western Province of Solomon Islands. It has 7,204 inhabitants as of 2019, making it the second largest town in the country behind the Honiara Urban Area. It is located on the western shore of New Georgia island.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,204 |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.2227°, 157.1998° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
| Country | 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands |
| State / Province | Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 134.7 inches (3,420 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Noro
Noro is a small city in Solomon Islands (Western Province) with a population of 7,204. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 134.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Guadalcanal.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above Solomon Islands avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.2227°S, 157.1998°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.1 m (40 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 12.1 m | 52 | 32 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.5 m | - | 66 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 97 km |
| 2010 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 65 km |
| 1951 | KAVACHI | Astronomical | - | - | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Simbo (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Simbo | Stratovolcano(es) | 335 m (1,099 ft) | 1910 | 75 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 14.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
Noro has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 134.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.1") and June the driest (8.9").
Clinics in Noro
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Noro
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Munda Airport | MUA | Medium Airport |
| Barakoma Airport | VEV | Small Airport |
| Geva Airport | GEF | Small Airport |
| Kukudu Airport | KUE | Small Airport |
| Nusatupe Airport | GZO | Small Airport |
| Ramata Airport | RBV | Small Airport |
| Ringi Cove Airport | RIN | Small Airport |
| Sege Airport | EGM | Small Airport |
| Viru Harbour Airstrip | VIU | Small Airport |
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Shipwrecks Near Noro
2 documented shipwrecks found near Noro.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kasi Maru | - | A Japanese auxiliary minelayer/merchant ship, sunk in Mbaeroko Bay, near Munda, during a bombing raid by USAAF B-25 bombers |
| USS Helena | - | A St. Louis-class light cruiser that was sunk in the Battle of Kula Gulf. |
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What is the population of Noro?
Noro has a population of 7,204 residents and is located in Solomon Islands..
What is the weather like in Noro?
Noro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 134.7 inches.
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