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Weather & Climate in Buin, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 92 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 144.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 92 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 316.6 sq mi (820.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.7486°N, 155.6915°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Bougainville |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,905 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 | 80 km | 135 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 70 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.5 | 74 km | 43 km |
| Apr 29, 1996 | 58 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.2 | 81 km | 44 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 143 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 56 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M7.1 | 73 km | 61 km |
| Apr 1, 2007 | 113 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1996 | 90 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.8 | 45 km | 24 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.8 | 91 km | 35 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 128 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 76 km | 17 km |
| Apr 18, 1994 | 63 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 89 km | 26 km |
| Apr 14, 2013 | 98 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 124 km | 31 km |
| Apr 1, 2007 | 99 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 57 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 68 km | 29 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 78 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 82 km | 20 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 92 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 88 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 106 km | 29 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 56 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 20 km | 39 km |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 54 km NW of Gizo, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 98 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 72 km | 415 km |
| Jun 12, 2003 | 88 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 134 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 | — | 73 km |
| 1975 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1974 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 87 km |
| 1959 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 2014 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 74 km |
| 2017 | BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 3 | 80 km |
| 1955 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 17 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Loloru (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Loloru | Pyroclastic shield | 1,887 m (6,191 ft) | -1050 | 27 km |
| Bagana | Lava cone | 1,855 m (6,086 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Billy Mitchell | Pyroclastic shield | 1,544 m (5,066 ft) | 1580 | 89 km |
| Simbo | Stratovolcano(es) | 335 m (1,099 ft) | 1910 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 19.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | Driest |
Buin has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 144.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.5") and December the driest (9.0").