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Papao, French Polynesia

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10,360 Population 289/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Papao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates-17.7500°N, 149.5500°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.1"
190% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.41"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2012.

Aug 16, 2012 21 km NE of Faone, French Polynesia M4.8 47 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1998 Martin Category 2 250 km
1998 Osea Category 2 193 km
1998 Veli Category 1 223 km
1992 Wasa Category 2 289 km
1986 Ima Category 1 269 km
1983 Veena Category 3 74 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
August 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in Wettest

Papao has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (3.1").

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