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Weather & Climate in Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Finschhafen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 112 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 162.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 112 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 316.3 sq mi (819.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.6040°N, 147.8480°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,854 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 15, 1992 | 61 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M7.2 | 66 km | 58 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 117 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M7.2 | 123 km | 179 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 114 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 137 km | 73 km |
| Nov 19, 1999 | 88 km W of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M7.0 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1999 | 84 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 128 km | 48 km |
| Oct 17, 2016 | 76 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.8 | 133 km | 42 km |
| Feb 27, 1992 | 50 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 55 km | 39 km |
| Mar 10, 2013 | 36 km E of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 36 km | 28 km |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 49 km W of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 50 km | 69 km |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 5 km | 37 km |
| Dec 9, 1999 | 67 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 72 km | 58 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 21 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2008 | eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 134 km | 34 km |
| Oct 22, 2003 | 56 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 62 km | 54 km |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 110 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 115 km | 175 km |
| Nov 17, 1999 | 85 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 125 km | 45 km |
| Aug 13, 1992 | 75 km W of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 126 km | 45 km |
| Jan 3, 1991 | 102 km SE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 33 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 62 km | 53 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 87 km | 88 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1888 | RITTER ISLAND | Explosion | 15.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 2007 | RITTER ISLAND, PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Explosion | 10.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1987 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 3 | 60 km |
| 1972 | SOLOMON SEA | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 94 km |
| 1906 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 135 km |
| 1974 | RITTER ISLAND, PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Astronomical | 0.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 1913 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 47 km |
| 1987 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 139 km |
| 1988 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1969 | BISMARCK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1938 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Umboi (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Umboi | Complex | 1,548 m (5,079 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Langila | Complex | 1,330 m (4,364 ft) | 2018 | 136 km |
| Long Island | Complex | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1993 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 16.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 21.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 24.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 20.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 16.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in |
Finschhafen has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 162.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (24.2") and February the driest (5.0").