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Weather & Climate in Arawa, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 94 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 134.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 94 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 316.6 sq mi (820.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2298°N, 155.5660°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Bougainville |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,827 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| Jan 22, 2017 | 35 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.9 | 44 km | 135 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 70 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.5 | 84 km | 43 km |
| Apr 29, 1996 | 58 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.2 | 70 km | 44 km |
| Aug 16, 1995 | 139 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 56 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.1 | 70 km | 61 km |
| Apr 1, 2007 | 113 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.8 | 74 km | 35 km |
| Oct 14, 1996 | 90 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.8 | 100 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 1994 | 63 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 75 km | 26 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 128 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 57 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 71 km | 29 km |
| Apr 1, 2007 | 99 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2013 | 98 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 109 km | 31 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 78 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 92 km | 20 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 88 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 101 km | 29 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 120 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 128 km | 40 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 56 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 67 km | 39 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 92 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 98 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 111 km | 415 km |
| Jun 12, 2003 | 88 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 93 km | 186 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.3 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1974 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.3 m | — | 130 km |
| 1975 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1974 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 146 km |
| 1959 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 2014 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 84 km |
| 2017 | BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 3 | 44 km |
| 1955 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Loloru (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Loloru | Pyroclastic shield | 1,887 m (6,191 ft) | -1050 | 33 km |
| Billy Mitchell | Pyroclastic shield | 1,544 m (5,066 ft) | 1580 | 41 km |
| Bagana | Lava cone | 1,855 m (6,086 ft) | 2020 | 42 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Driest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in |
Arawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 134.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.5") and November the driest (9.7").