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Ouvéa, New Caledonia

Loyalty Islands · New Caledonia

Ouvéa is a small town in Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia with a population of 3,401. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,401 Population 2/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
56.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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About Ouvéa

Ouvéa

Ouvéa Island or Uvea Island is one of the Loyalty Islands, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The island is part of the commune (municipality) of Ouvéa, in the Loyalty Islands Province of New Caledonia.

People

Population3,401
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population3,401
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-20.6528°, 166.5364°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceLoyalty Islands
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation56.1 inches (1,424 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ouvéa

Ouvéa is a small town in New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) with a population of 3,401. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Ouvéa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above New Caledonia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1,542.9 sq mi (3,996.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-20.6528°N, 166.5364°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.43"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 29, 2021.

Aug 16, 1994 89 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia M5.1 149 km
Jan 14, 1991 98 km N of Wé, New Caledonia M5.0 105 km
Feb 8, 2018 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.9 8 km
Mar 25, 2003 97 km NNE of Wé, New Caledonia M4.9 117 km
Sep 18, 2012 16 km ESE of Wé, New Caledonia M4.9 98 km
Jan 2, 2011 50 km NNW of Wé, New Caledonia M4.9 63 km
May 13, 2011 132 km NNE of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.6 134 km
Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 117 km
May 14, 2011 47 km N of Wé, New Caledonia M4.5 79 km
May 27, 2006 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.4 25 km
May 13, 2011 65 km NNE of Wé, New Caledonia M4.4 111 km
Apr 29, 1999 74 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia M4.4 136 km
Apr 7, 2007 104 km N of Wé, New Caledonia M4.4 108 km
May 10, 2011 78 km N of Wé, New Caledonia M4.4 79 km
Sep 4, 1994 63 km NNW of Wé, New Caledonia M4.4 64 km
Jul 20, 2012 73 km ENE of Wé, New Caledonia M4.4 145 km
Mar 8, 2015 98 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia M4.3 149 km
Jun 11, 2008 88 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia M4.2 143 km
Jan 5, 1999 97 km NNE of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.2 98 km
Feb 5, 1990 Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia M4.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

33 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Dovi Category 1 223 km
2022 Ruby Category 1 200 km
2021 Niran Category 3 219 km
2018 Hola Category 2 131 km
2017 Donna Category 3 28 km
2017 Cook Category 2 79 km
2015 Pam Category 5 278 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 162 km
2007 Becky Category 1 198 km
2006 Jim Category 1 38 km
2004 Ivy Category 3 272 km
2003 Erica Category 4 165 km
2003 Beni Category 4 205 km
2001 Sose Category 1 227 km
1999 Frank Category 2 119 km
1999 Dani Category 2 142 km
1998 Yali Category 2 284 km
1997 Drena Category 3 197 km
1997 Fergus Category 2 239 km
1996 Beti Category 3 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
February 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
August 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in

Ouvéa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and September the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Ouvéa

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège 200
Eben Eza
École de Saint Michel
École primaire de Fayaoué
Internat 100
École Provisoire
École maternelle Fayaoué - Annexe Hwadrilla
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Radio Stations near Ouvéa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Ouvéa

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gite Mowague
Hôtel Beaupré
Paradis d'Ouvéa

Restaurants in Ouvéa

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Beaupré
Le jardin d'eden
Restaurant Marguerite
Snack Fassy

Monuments in Ouvéa

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mémorial des dix-neuf

Castles in Ouvéa

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chefferie de Mouli

Gas Stations in Ouvéa

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lomel 4
Station Service Pacific

Airports Near Ouvéa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lifou AirportLIFMedium Airport
Ouvéa AirportUVEMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ouvéa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste de Ouvéa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouvéa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint Michel

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 Ouvéa

What is the population of Ouvéa?

Ouvéa has a population of 3,401 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,542.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ouvéa?

Ouvéa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.

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