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Weather & Climate in Ambunti, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambunti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 138 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2172°N, 142.8183°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
822 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 8, 2002 | 68 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | M7.6 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 40 km | 70 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 36 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 36 km | 41 km |
| Jan 10, 2002 | 11 km SE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 23 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 67 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 74 km | 111 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 22 km SSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 22 km | 59 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 41 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2001 | 67 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2006 | 63 km WNW of Wewak, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Sep 17, 2002 | 49 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2010 | 82 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 110 km | 23 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Enga, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 122 km | 49 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 61 km NNW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M5.8 | 62 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 66 km NW of Wewak, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 38 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 104 km | 108 km |
| May 23, 1992 | 107 km WSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 108 km | 99 km |
| Jul 29, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 28 km | 56 km |
| Sep 9, 2002 | 77 km ENE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2009 | 82 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 107 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1998 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 1,636 | 144 km |
| 2002 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 5.5 m | 4 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in |
Ambunti has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 109.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.0") and June the driest (5.5").