Porgera, Papua New Guinea

Full City Profile

1,578 Population 5/sq mi density

7,375 ft Elevation 2,248 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Porgera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 121 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	59.4°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	60°F (15°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	121 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,375 ft (2,248 m)
Area	316.8 sq mi (820.6 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.4630°N, 143.1480°W
Timezone	Pacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.6"

212% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 12.87"

Driest Month (Jul) 7.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

824 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 24, 2025.

Feb 25, 2018	32 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M7.5	80 km
Apr 2, 2023	40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea	M7.0	127 km
Mar 23, 2024	36 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea	M6.9	148 km
Mar 6, 2018	62 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M6.7	111 km
Nov 7, 2017	67 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea	M6.5	141 km
May 17, 1991	22 km SSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea	M6.4	129 km
Feb 26, 2018	59 km SW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea	M6.3	117 km
Apr 7, 2018	45 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M6.3	80 km
Aug 20, 1993	28 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M6.2	74 km
Feb 28, 2018	63 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M6.1	109 km
Mar 4, 2018	66 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M6.0	114 km
Dec 10, 1990	74 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M6.0	110 km
Feb 26, 2018	52 km WSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea	M5.9	105 km
Feb 26, 2018	40 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea	M5.8	123 km
Sep 5, 2023	Enga, Papua New Guinea	M5.8	34 km
Feb 25, 2018	75 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M5.7	106 km
Mar 4, 2018	35 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M5.7	83 km
Feb 27, 2018	62 km S of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M5.7	105 km
Aug 6, 2002	87 km NE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea	M5.6	146 km
Dec 10, 1990	76 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea	M5.5	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1999	KASU CONE	Meteorological	15.0 m	1	65 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (15°C)	10.8 in
February	60°F (15°C)	10.7 in
March	60°F (16°C)	12.9 in	Wettest
April	60°F (16°C)	10.4 in
May	60°F (16°C)	9.3 in	Warmest
June	59°F (15°C)	7.6 in
July	59°F (15°C)	7.1 in	Coldest, Driest
August	59°F (15°C)	8.4 in
September	59°F (15°C)	9.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	10.9 in
November	59°F (15°C)	10.2 in
December	60°F (16°C)	11.3 in

Porgera has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in July to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 118.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.9") and July the driest (7.1").

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