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Weather & Climate in Goroka, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goroka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,164 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,164 ft (1,574 m) |
| Area | 316.7 sq mi (820.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0850°N, 145.3867°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,397 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 | 126 km | 116 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 47 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.9 | 73 km | 25 km |
| Oct 25, 1993 | 44 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.7 | 70 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 11 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.6 | 65 km | 118 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 50 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.5 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 45 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M6.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 57 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.3 | 93 km | 27 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 | 118 km | 105 km |
| Jun 15, 1993 | near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea | M6.2 | 122 km | 227 km |
| Oct 25, 1993 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 74 km | 27 km |
| Mar 2, 1996 | 84 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 131 km | 59 km |
| Feb 9, 1996 | 89 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | M6.1 | 138 km | 69 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 37 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 49 km NNW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1995 | 92 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M6.0 | 139 km | 27 km |
| Jan 16, 1998 | 74 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 1996 | 37 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2007 | 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 106 km | 44 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 46 km E of Madang, Papua New Guinea | M5.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 18 | 131 km |
| 1873 | MACLAY COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karkar (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karkar | Stratovolcano | 1,839 m (6,033 ft) | 2014 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 10.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 9.6 in |
Goroka has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (2.5").