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Weather & Climate in Canala, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 445.3 sq mi (1,153.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.5333°N, 165.9500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Feb 24, 1991 | 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2018 | 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.9 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 102 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2006 | 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia | M4.4 | 90 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | M4.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 191 km |
| 2022 | Ruby | Category 1 | 63 mph | 163 km |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 3 | 127 mph | 111 km |
| 2020 | Gretel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 254 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 2 | 86 mph | 136 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 27 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 3 | 121 mph | 276 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 143 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 115 mph | 68 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 27 km |
| 1999 | Dani | Category 2 | 92 mph | 227 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 3 | 98 mph | 85 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 3 | 104 mph | 44 km |
| 1994 | Theodore | Category 3 | — | 93 km |
| 1994 | Sarah | Category 2 | — | 293 km |
| 1994 | Rewa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 153 km |
| 1993 | Prema | Category 4 | — | 253 km |
| 1993 | Polly | Category 2 | — | 296 km |
| 1992 | Fran | Category 4 | 115 mph | 231 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1942 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 3.0 m | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in |
Canala has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 69.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.0") and September the driest (2.8").