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Wabag, Papua New Guinea

Full City Profile

3,958 Population 13/sq mi density
6,788 ft Elevation 2,069 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Wabag enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 142 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 106.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,788 ft (2,069 m)
Area316.8 sq mi (820.5 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-5.4912°N, 143.7215°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.7"
181% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

788 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 M7.5 125 km
Apr 2, 2023 40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M7.0 144 km
Mar 3, 2000 62 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea M6.6 148 km
Nov 7, 2017 67 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.5 141 km
Apr 7, 2018 45 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.3 137 km
Feb 26, 2018 59 km SW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea M6.3 124 km
Aug 19, 2012 95 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 124 km
Aug 20, 1993 28 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.2 122 km
Feb 12, 2007 92 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.9 150 km
Feb 26, 2018 52 km WSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea M5.9 113 km
Feb 26, 2018 40 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea M5.8 114 km
Sep 5, 2023 Enga, Papua New Guinea M5.8 95 km
Feb 27, 2018 62 km S of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.7 127 km
Nov 9, 2009 52 km SSE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.7 131 km
Mar 4, 2018 35 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.7 128 km
Jul 24, 2025 38 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.7 143 km
Mar 23, 2023 45 km SSE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.7 135 km
Apr 21, 1991 47 km SW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.5 124 km
Jun 2, 1995 60 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.5 133 km
Aug 24, 1990 65 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.5 145 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 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 10.8 in
February 59°F (15°C) 11.1 in Warmest
March 59°F (15°C) 12.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 10.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 7.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 5.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 8.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 9.4 in
November 58°F (15°C) 9.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 11.3 in

Wabag has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 58°F in July to 59°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 106.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.4") and July the driest (5.1").

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