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Weather & Climate in Daru, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Daru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.0779°N, 143.2089°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Apr 14, 2004 | 47 km ENE of Daru, Papua New Guinea | M4.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 9.6 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
Daru has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.1") and August the driest (1.9").