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Wé, New Caledonia

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10,375 Population 7/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Wé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,542.9 sq mi (3,996.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-20.9169°N, 167.2646°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.3"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.92"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

437 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 13, 2011 118 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia M7.0 130 km
May 10, 2011 124 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia M6.8 125 km
Apr 2, 1999 120 km WSW of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.2 149 km
Jan 13, 2011 117 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.9 123 km
May 10, 2011 Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia M5.9 138 km
Aug 10, 1990 123 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.8 137 km
Mar 11, 1990 107 km ENE of Wé, New Caledonia M5.6 107 km
Jul 20, 2007 104 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.6 125 km
May 11, 2011 128 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.6 132 km
May 10, 2011 Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia M5.5 141 km
Sep 4, 2022 76 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.4 140 km
Nov 18, 1998 100 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.4 138 km
Jan 13, 2011 117 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.3 125 km
May 10, 2011 124 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia M5.3 125 km
Aug 27, 1994 131 km ENE of Wé, New Caledonia M5.3 132 km
Jan 13, 2011 118 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.3 120 km
Nov 11, 2017 67 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.3 141 km
May 10, 2011 125 km WSW of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.3 136 km
Aug 11, 1994 120 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.3 124 km
May 10, 2011 124 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Kevin Category 4 293 km
2023 Judy Category 3 271 km
2022 Dovi Category 1 157 km
2022 Ruby Category 1 154 km
2021 Niran Category 3 217 km
2018 Hola Category 2 104 km
2017 Donna Category 3 39 km
2017 Cook Category 2 159 km
2015 Pam Category 5 207 km
2012 Jasmine Category 4 164 km
2007 Becky Category 1 158 km
2006 Jim Category 1 52 km
2004 Ivy Category 3 202 km
2003 Erica Category 4 172 km
2003 Beni Category 4 185 km
2001 Sose Category 1 188 km
1999 Frank Category 2 179 km
1999 Dani Category 2 75 km
1998 Yali Category 2 258 km
1997 Drena Category 2 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 — 116 km
2011 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m — 130 km
2011 LOYALTY ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m — 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
February 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
August 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
November 74°F (24°C) 4.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in

Wé has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.9") and September the driest (2.6").

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