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Weather & Climate in Hienghène, New Caledonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hienghène has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 156.3 sq mi (404.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.6833°N, 164.9333°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jun 29, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia | M4.5 | 51 km | 14 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 53 km WSW of Poum, New Caledonia | M4.2 | 143 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Niran | Category 4 | 127 mph | 142 km |
| 2020 | Gretel | Category 1 | 63 mph | 180 km |
| 2020 | Uesi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2019 | Oma | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2018 | Hola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2017 | Donna | Category 3 | 115 mph | 195 km |
| 2017 | Cook | Category 2 | 98 mph | 87 km |
| 2015 | Ola | Category 2 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 2012 | Jasmine | Category 3 | 121 mph | 222 km |
| 2006 | Jim | Category 1 | 92 mph | 171 km |
| 2003 | Erica | Category 4 | 132 mph | 81 km |
| 2003 | Beni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 296 km |
| 1999 | Frank | Category 2 | 92 mph | 25 km |
| 1997 | Drena | Category 3 | 98 mph | 75 km |
| 1996 | Beti | Category 3 | 104 mph | 29 km |
| 1994 | Theodore | Category 3 | — | 99 km |
| 1994 | Rewa | Category 2 | 86 mph | 161 km |
| 1992 | Fran | Category 4 | 115 mph | 121 km |
| 1992 | Esau | Category 2 | 92 mph | 49 km |
| 1989 | Harry | Category 4 | 92 mph | 55 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 12 km |
| 1936 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 2.2 m | — | 22 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 6.7 in |
Hienghène has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.6") and September the driest (2.8").