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Sarraméa, New Caledonia

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623 Population 2/sq mi density
902 ft Elevation 275 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Sarraméa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area336.9 sq mi (872.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-21.6500°N, 165.8500°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.4"
83% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.00"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 29, 2021.

Dec 3, 1990 53 km SSE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M5.6 148 km
Feb 24, 1991 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M5.2 141 km
Feb 8, 2018 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.9 124 km
Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 109 km
May 27, 2006 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.4 107 km
Feb 19, 1999 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M4.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Dovi Category 1 191 km
2022 Ruby Category 1 166 km
2021 Niran Category 3 96 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 243 km
2018 Hola Category 2 259 km
2017 Donna Category 2 153 km
2017 Cook Category 2 17 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 292 km
2006 Jim Category 1 160 km
2003 Erica Category 4 62 km
1999 Frank Category 2 17 km
1999 Dani Category 2 243 km
1997 Drena Category 3 69 km
1996 Beti Category 3 28 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 107 km
1994 Rewa Category 1 138 km
1993 Prema Category 4 269 km
1993 Polly Category 2 279 km
1992 Fran Category 4 242 km
1992 Esau Category 2 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
February 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 10.0 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in

Sarraméa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 69.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.0") and September the driest (2.8").

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