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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Full City Profile
283,733
Population
3,062/sq mi density
82 ft
Elevation
25 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Port Moresby has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 92.7 sq mi (240.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,062/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.4772°N, 147.1509°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Managlase Plateau (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Managlase Plateau | Volcanic field | 1,342 m (4,403 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
Port Moresby has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (1.9").