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Vao, New Caledonia
Full City Profile
1,862
Population
8/sq mi density
46 ft
Elevation
14 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Vao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 248.3 sq mi (643.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.6665°N, 167.4963°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1997 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in |
Vao has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (2.3").