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Weather & Climate in Bulolo, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bulolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,221 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.5°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,221 ft (677 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.2036°N, 146.6401°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,533 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 10, 2022 | 70 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M7.6 | 102 km | 116 km |
| May 6, 2019 | 32 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M7.1 | 33 km | 146 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 114 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 143 km | 73 km |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 11 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 131 km | 118 km |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 49 km W of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 117 km | 69 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 45 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 21 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2008 | eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 150 km | 34 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 33 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 93 km | 53 km |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 79 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 128 km | 45 km |
| Nov 5, 1991 | 64 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 110 km | 105 km |
| Feb 9, 1996 | 89 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 134 km | 69 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 47 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 101 km | 26 km |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 85 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1996 | 84 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 137 km | 59 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 30 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 97 km | 29 km |
| Sep 23, 1995 | 92 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 137 km | 27 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 49 km NNW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 66 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 132 km | 48 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 37 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1972 | SOLOMON SEA | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 69 km |
| 1969 | BISMARCK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
Bulolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 81.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and June the driest (4.1").