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Ouégoa, New Caledonia

North Province · New Caledonia

Ouégoa is a small town in North Province, New Caledonia with a population of 2,127. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,127 Population 14/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
72.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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About Ouégoa

Ouégoa

Ouégoa is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean.

People

Population2,127
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain72.6 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population2,127
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-20.3500°, 164.4333°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceNorth Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation72.6 inches (1,845 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ouégoa

Ouégoa is a small town in New Caledonia (North Province) with a population of 2,127. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Climate in Ouégoa

Ouégoa has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.9°C), the coldest is Jul (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 966 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30.3° 147.2
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30.5° 169.8
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 23° / 29.8° 162.7
Apr 25°C / 77°F 21.3° / 28.6° 91.6
May 23°C / 73°F 19.2° / 26.8° 71.3
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 17.9° / 25.5° 74.7
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.6° 46.1
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.6° 43.5
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 17.1° / 25.8° 26.3
Oct 23°C / 73°F 18.6° / 27.3° 22.2
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.6° 28.9
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.8° 81.7
Ouégoa 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above New Caledonia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area156.3 sq mi (404.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-20.3500°N, 164.4333°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"
91% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.72"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 29, 2021.

Oct 10, 1993 39 km WSW of Wala, New Caledonia M5.3 130 km
Feb 10, 1993 41 km WSW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.9 128 km
Nov 11, 1993 27 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.6 115 km
Nov 12, 1993 31 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.5 121 km
Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 112 km
Mar 1, 2004 37 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.3 121 km
May 14, 2017 53 km WSW of Poum, New Caledonia M4.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Niran Category 4 134 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 169 km
2020 Uesi Category 1 172 km
2019 Oma Category 1 216 km
2018 Hola Category 3 266 km
2017 Donna Category 4 228 km
2017 Cook Category 2 143 km
2015 Ola Category 2 233 km
2013 Sandra Category 3 269 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 195 km
2006 Jim Category 1 193 km
2003 Erica Category 4 85 km
2003 Beni Category 4 280 km
1999 Frank Category 2 7 km
1997 Drena Category 3 68 km
1996 Beti Category 3 56 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 85 km
1994 Rewa Category 2 189 km
1992 Fran Category 4 84 km
1992 Esau Category 3 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 65 km
1936 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 2.2 m 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 12.7 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in

Ouégoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 72.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.7") and September the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Ouégoa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Ouégoua
Collège de Ouégoua
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Libraries in Ouégoa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0

Monuments in Ouégoa

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument Balade
Monument de Balade

Gas Stations in Ouégoa

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NC #5033365471
Pasific

Stadiums & Teams in Ouégoa

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Airports Near Ouégoa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Koné AirportKNQMedium Airport
Hienghène AirportSmall Airport
Koumac AirportKOCSmall Airport
Ouaco AirportSmall Airport
Poum / Malabou AirportPUVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouégoa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Balade
Église de Bondé

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Noumea

🇳🇨 About New Caledonia

Capital Noumea
Population 284,060
Area 19,060 km²
GDP (USD) $9,769,167,530
GDP per capita $33,702
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 78.8 years
Urban population 67.8%
Currency XPF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +687
TLD .nc
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ouégoa

What is the population of Ouégoa?

Ouégoa has a population of 2,127 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 156.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ouégoa?

Ouégoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches.

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