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Vallée du Tir, New Caledonia

South Province · New Caledonia

Vallée du Tir is a small town in South Province, New Caledonia with a population of 2,190. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,190 Population 124/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
60.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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People

Population2,190
Density124/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain60.2 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population2,190
Population Density124 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-22.2609°, 166.4472°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceSouth Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation60.2 inches (1,530 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vallée du Tir

Vallée du Tir is a small town in New Caledonia (South Province) with a population of 2,190. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Climate in Vallée du Tir

Vallée du Tir has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.9°C), the coldest is Aug (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1018 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.4° 112.2
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.9° 124.0
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 23.4° / 29° 158.5
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 22° / 27.3° 125.7
May 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.6° 87.2
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.2° 78.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 17.6° / 23.4° 73.2
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 17.4° / 23.4° 69.4
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 18.3° / 24.7° 42.9
Oct 22.9°C / 73°F 19.6° / 26.2° 38.6
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 20.9° / 27.5° 41.1
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 22.5° / 29.1° 66.8
Vallée du Tir has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above New Caledonia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates-22.2609°N, 166.4472°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
59% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 17, 2009.

Dec 3, 1990 53 km SSE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M5.6 58 km
Feb 24, 1991 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M5.2 52 km
Jan 17, 2009 35 km NW of Vao, New Caledonia M4.5 87 km
Feb 19, 1999 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M4.2 38 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 2 104 km
2022 Ruby Category 1 88 km
2021 Niran Category 3 49 km
2018 Hola Category 2 267 km
2018 Gita Category 2 219 km
2017 Donna Category 2 188 km
2017 Cook Category 2 77 km
2006 Jim Category 1 191 km
2003 Erica Category 4 31 km
2003 Beni Category 2 298 km
1999 Frank Category 2 46 km
1999 Dani Category 2 222 km
1997 Drena Category 3 72 km
1996 Beti Category 3 46 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 92 km
1994 Sarah Category 2 297 km
1994 Rewa Category 1 191 km
1993 Prema Category 4 259 km
1993 Polly Category 2 263 km
1992 Esau Category 2 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in

Vallée du Tir has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and September the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Vallée du Tir

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
collège CHAMPAGNAT
École élémentaire Teyssandier
École primaire François Griscelli
École Maternelle Anne-Marie Javouhet
École élémentaire Céline Teyssandier de Laubarède
École Primaire Bon Pasteur
École maternelle Petit Poucet
Collège Champagnat
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Radio Stations near Vallée du Tir

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nouvelle-Calédonie La Première music, talk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rythme Bleu MP3 82 kbps

Museums in Vallée du Tir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boulangerie Guillain
Centre d'Art
Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre
Maison Célières
Maison de la Biodiversité
Maison de la Nature
Maison Higginson
Micro-Folie
Musée de l'Histoire Maritime
Musée de la Nouvelle-Calédonie
Musée de la seconde guerre mondiale en Nouvelle-Calédoni
Musée de la Ville
Musée du bagne
Site Historique de l'Île Nou
Villa musée de Païta

Libraries in Vallée du Tir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque annexe de Plum0.0
Bibliothèque Denise Frey0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'ESPE0.0
Bilbiothèque Bernheim0.0
CDI0.0
Médiathéque de Koutio0.0
mwa vee0.0
ngan vhalik0.0

Farmers Markets in Vallée du Tir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Dumbéa Centre
Marché de Gros de Ducos
Marché de Kaméré
Marché de Paita
Marché du Mt Dore
Marché municipal de Nouméa
Marché municipal de Nouméa
Ressourcerie de Nouméa

Restaurants in Vallée du Tir

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Petit Saigon
SNACK NAM
Viet Nam

Stadiums & Teams in Vallée du Tir

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vallée du Tir

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Tontouta International AirportNOULarge Airport
Nouméa Magenta AirportGEAMedium Airport
Canala AirportSmall Airport
Île Hugon AirstripSmall Airport
Nakutakoin Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Oua Tom AirportSmall Airport
Ouinne Private AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vallée du Tir

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste de la Vallée du Tir

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vallée du Tir

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église du Bon-Pasteur
Église Évangélique Polynésie Française en Nouvelle-Calédonie

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 Vallée du Tir

What is the population of Vallée du Tir?

Vallée du Tir has a population of 2,190 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vallée du Tir?

Vallée du Tir has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches.

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