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Weather & Climate in Angoram Village, Papua New Guinea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Angoram Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 126.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-4.0518°N, 144.0728°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.1"
232% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 11.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 5.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

905 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Apr 2, 2023 40 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M7.0 105 km 70 km
Mar 23, 2024 36 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M6.9 105 km 41 km
Jul 31, 2011 103 km NE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.6 103 km 10 km
Aug 29, 1997 64 km NNE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.6 63 km 23 km
May 20, 2025 89 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.5 88 km 17 km
Nov 7, 2017 67 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.5 69 km 111 km
Jun 7, 1990 68 km NE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.5 67 km 29 km
Apr 1, 2009 52 km E of Wewak, Papua New Guinea M6.4 59 km 10 km
Feb 13, 1999 101 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 100 km 10 km
Apr 1, 2016 119 km NE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 119 km 6 km
May 22, 1992 63 km NNE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 63 km 33 km
Sep 5, 2024 59 km NNE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 58 km 7 km
Jun 19, 2023 96 km ESE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 97 km 24 km
Aug 19, 2012 95 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 97 km 73 km
Feb 12, 2003 49 km NNE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M6.2 48 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2006 63 km WNW of Wewak, Papua New Guinea M6.1 137 km 12 km
Sep 12, 2011 49 km NNE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.9 49 km 14 km
Jun 2, 2017 90 km NW of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.9 140 km 193 km
Feb 12, 2007 92 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea M5.9 146 km 42 km
Jul 24, 2025 38 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea M5.7 40 km 108 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2018 KADOVAR ISLAND, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Astronomical 1.0 m — 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Manam (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Manam Stratovolcano 1,807 m (5,928 ft) 2020 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 9.9 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 10.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 11.8 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 10.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 7.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Driest
July 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 7.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 9.5 in
November 69°F (20°C) 9.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 10.5 in

Angoram Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 105.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.8") and June the driest (5.9").

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